For Kids and Their Grown-Ups
“Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream!” by Kimberly and James Dean
Review by Laura Frantz, collection development librarian
Pete the Cat is super excited for the day. He is on his way to the ice cream truck and can’t be late. On his way, he runs into a few friends who are not having a good day. Should Pete stick around to help each friend even though he might not make it to the ice cream truck in enough time? Let’s just say being a good friend always pays off in the end.
Pete the Cat is a perennial favorite, and Kimberly and James Dean continue to create engaging and eye-catching stories with this series. This picture book is ideal for reading aloud and should spark a lot of conversation around kindness, friendship and ice cream. It’s one groovy book.