Everyone, even teachers, can learn something new at school in this Pete the Cat I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator, James Dean.

When Pete goes to school, he finds out his teacher is out sick and the substitute teacher is . . . his mom! It’s up to Pete to teach the teacher what school is all about.

Beginning readers will enjoy this story about Pete and his mom working together to make the most awesome teaching team ever!

Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

This adventure helps emergent readers build confidence with:

• A Surprise Substitute Teacher: Pete is surprised to find his mom is the substitute, and he gets to help her lead the class!
• Teamwork for Kids: From leading the line to the wrong classes to planning a secret project, Pete and his classmates work together to help Mrs. Cat.
• Social Emotional Learning: A gentle story that shows how to adapt when plans change and that a different day can still be an awesome day.
• Perfect for Emergent Readers: Simple language, word repetition, and familiar school settings make this a great choice for children just beginning their reading journey.