Pete the Kitty and the Mermaid's Sandcastle

A magical mermaid adventure from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean!

Pete the Kitty and his mermaid friend Jessie work together to build a sandcastle. But the castle is missing something. Will one shell, two barnacles, three strands of seaweed, and more gifts from the sea be enough to make their sandcastle the best it can be?

Young mermaid fans and beachgoers will love building and counting with Pete and Jessie in this My First I Can Read story, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean.

This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

This groovy story is the perfect way to practice early reading skills.

• Friendship Story: Pete the Kitty and his mermaid pal Jessie show that teamwork makes everything more fun, especially building the perfect sandcastle.
• Counting Fun: Kids will love counting along as Pete and Jessie find one shell, two pebbles, three strands of seaweed, and more treasures from the sea.
• Beloved Characters: Features the sweet and friendly Pete the Kitty in an adventure from James Dean, the creator of the original Pete the Cat.
• My First I Can Read Book: Uses simple language, word repetition, and sight words, making it ideal for children just beginning their reading journey.