Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons Hardcover – Picture Book, May 1, 2012

"Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons" has quickly become one of my child’s favorite books, and I can see why! Here’s why we’re giving it a 5-star review:1. Engaging Story: The book is simple yet catchy, making it perfect for young readers. Pete the Cat is a fun and relatable character, and my child loves following his journey as he loses buttons from his shirt but continues to be cheerful and positive. The story promotes a "go with the flow" attitude and teaches the importance of staying upbeat even when things don't go as planned.2. Vibrant and Fun Illustrations: The illustrations are bold, colorful, and playful—just like Pete the Cat himself! The groovy buttons are depicted in a way that’s visually engaging, and the colors pop off the page. It keeps my little one’s attention and makes the book even more enjoyable to read.3. Simple Math Concepts: One of the standout features of this book is how it introduces basic math concepts like counting backward. As Pete loses buttons, the story encourages kids to count how many buttons are left, making it a subtle and fun way to practice math skills. This clever integration of learning into the story adds educational value without being overt.4. Positive Life Lessons: The book subtly teaches important lessons about resilience and positivity. Even when Pete loses his buttons, he doesn’t get upset—he simply embraces the situation and keeps moving forward. It's a great way to introduce the idea of accepting change and making the best of it to young children.5. Easy to Read and Follow: The language in this book is straightforward, making it perfect for beginning readers. It’s repetitive in a fun way, so children can anticipate what happens next while learning new words. This makes it a great read for storytime or independent reading practice.6. Perfect for All Ages: Although it’s geared towards younger kids, my 4-year-old loves it, and even my older child enjoys listening to it. It’s a great book for reading aloud and can grow with kids as they become more familiar with reading.7. Fun, Interactive Experience: I love how this book encourages interaction. As the story unfolds, we can count the buttons together, making it an interactive experience. My child often repeats the “groovy” part, and we have fun making sound effects, which makes the book even more enjoyable!8. A Wonderful Addition to Our Book Collection: "Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons" has become a staple in our household. It’s a wonderful addition to our child’s book collection and has sparked many conversations about emotions, positivity, and numbers. We’re looking forward to checking out more books in the Pete the Cat series.Final Thoughts: This book is a delightful mix of fun, education, and life lessons. It’s easy to read, beautifully illustrated, and provides a gentle introduction to counting and emotional resilience. If you’re looking for a fun, educational, and entertaining book for young children, I highly recommend Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons.🌟 A groovy, positive, and educational read for kids of all ages!

My granddaughter loves this book . She loves to count the buttons. I got her the matching Pete doll/hand puppet.

Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons is an absolutely delightful and fun book for young readers! The story follows Pete the Cat as he loses his buttons one by one, but he remains upbeat and positive through it all. The message of resilience, optimism, and not sweating the small stuff is a perfect lesson for kids.

My newly turned 3 year old absolutely adores this book and requests to read it multiple times every night. This is the first hardcover book I've bought my son and I was initially worried he'd have it destroyed by the end of the first night (he eagerly and roughly turns pages). Fortunately, the pages are durable and have a glossy/laminated feel to them. He has definitely bent and/or creased MANY pages after dozens of read throughs, but not a single page has actually ripped.The story itself is very simple and repetitive, but these are great qualities in a children's book. Pete's button song is so catchy and fun, I find myself singing it to my toddler randomly throughout the day. Best of all, there's not a lot of text on each page, which is great for little ones who don't have much of an attention span. It's worth noting the illustrations are bold, adorable, and definitely unique to the Pete the Cat series.My son is 3 years old and is obsessed with this book, but I feel like he would have enjoyed it just as much at 2 or 2.5 years old. So don't be put off by the "4-7 year old" age range listed on this product page.

It is a preschool math book - subtraction! Cute illustrations - very colorful.

PETE THE CAT AND HIS FOUR GROOVY BUTTONS by Eric Litwin5.0/5 *sAfter only a few pages, you and your young reader will become fans of the coolest cat known to children's books. Pete the CAT adds a new level to the goal of "making learning fun", and your first venture into his groovy, hip world will surely not be your last. Pete's retro coolness will appeal to adults as well as kids, making it a pleasure to read (or listen to), even over and over (and over and over again).For the young artists inspired by Pete: the series' brightly-colored illustrations are delightful. (You're likely to find the beloved children in your life starting to draw their own masterpieces of Pete and his feline world, opening up another world of creative expression.) Many children's books are filled with beautiful art, but art that would be overwhelming for a child (or even most adults) to attempt to model. Pete is drawn in a more simplistic way; kids will be pleased at their abilities to create their own likenesses of this charming cat.An added bonus: this particular title (in hardback) comes with a downloadableaudio-visual version of the story. The catchy song, sung by a group of children, is easy to learn. After a listen or two, don't be surprised if kids will be singing the song as you read the book together!Pete the CAT and His Four Groovy Buttons inspires kids to learn and be creative on many levels. It's by far one of the best titles I've seen in Children's books, and I'm betting it will be a classic these kids will read to their own children someday. (You would be wise to check out "Pete's" other books when you add this future favorite to your child's library!) -VERY Highly Recommended(* this is an unsolicited review by a customer who paid for this book. I'm obviously a very enthusiastic fan.)- Doc Aloha Reviews, 6/18/2015

This is a great book for my grandson. He loves Pete the Cat