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HarperCollins (2017), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages
Description
Pete the Cat is learning a new dance--the Cool Cat Boogie! When he hears a groovy beat, he's full of happy feet. But when Grumpy toad tells him, "Pete, you dance all wrong!" Pete is determined to become a better dancer. With the help of his friends and some wise words from Owl, Pete learns that he's the grooviest when he's being himself.
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LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
Pete the Cat is much abashed when his friend Grumpy Toad tells him that he is dancing all wrong in this ninth full-size picture-book devoted to his adventures, setting out to discover the 'right' way to move. Loving dance, and feeling impelled to move to the beat, Pete wants to do his Cool Cat
The fourth Pete the Cat book written by Kimberly Dean, rather than original author/song-writer Eric Litwin, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie is a fairly engaging tale, and probably my favorite thus far, of the Dean titles in the series. Although the text is still a bit awkward, the rhymes here work better than in previous tales. I appreciated the overall message, of being true to yourself, rather than worrying about how others perceive you, and I liked the use of the phrase "I'm full of happy in my feet," as I have sometimes felt something of the sort, when listening to up-tempo music. As with the previous Kimberly Dean Pete the Cat books, there is a subtle nod to the Bible in the author's dedication, in which she mentions the biblical verse Ecclesiastes 3:4. This is easily enough ignored, for those uninterested in religion, while those who seek to relate this tale to some sort of religious moral, will find the very verse that will allow them to do so. Recommended to Pete the Cat fans, as well as to anyone looking for children's stories about having confidence and being oneself.
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Boogie the best he can. His initial missteps, under the dance tutelage of various friends, eventually lead him to wise old Owl, who gives him the best advice of all: be himself!The fourth Pete the Cat book written by Kimberly Dean, rather than original author/song-writer Eric Litwin, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie is a fairly engaging tale, and probably my favorite thus far, of the Dean titles in the series. Although the text is still a bit awkward, the rhymes here work better than in previous tales. I appreciated the overall message, of being true to yourself, rather than worrying about how others perceive you, and I liked the use of the phrase "I'm full of happy in my feet," as I have sometimes felt something of the sort, when listening to up-tempo music. As with the previous Kimberly Dean Pete the Cat books, there is a subtle nod to the Bible in the author's dedication, in which she mentions the biblical verse Ecclesiastes 3:4. This is easily enough ignored, for those uninterested in religion, while those who seek to relate this tale to some sort of religious moral, will find the very verse that will allow them to do so. Recommended to Pete the Cat fans, as well as to anyone looking for children's stories about having confidence and being oneself.
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LibraryThing member jfe16
Pete the Cat is learning a new way to dance . . . the Cool Cat Boogie . . . and whenever he hears a groovy beat, he’s one happy cat.
Then Grumpy Toad tells him he’s dancing all wrong, and Pete is determined to become a better dancer. Pete’s friends try to help, but Owl’s wise words help
This charming children’s picture book includes instructions for dancing the Cool Cat Boogie. Young and not-so-young readers alike are sure to be delighted with Pete’s newest adventure.
Highly recommended.
Then Grumpy Toad tells him he’s dancing all wrong, and Pete is determined to become a better dancer. Pete’s friends try to help, but Owl’s wise words help
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Pete to discover it’s always best to be himself.This charming children’s picture book includes instructions for dancing the Cool Cat Boogie. Young and not-so-young readers alike are sure to be delighted with Pete’s newest adventure.
Highly recommended.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2017
Physical description
11.1 inches
ISBN
0062404342 / 9780062404343