Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor

Oh no! Pete the Kitty has a tummy ache. Good thing his dad knows just what to do. It’s time to go to the doctor!

Except Pete may be a teensy-weensy bit nervous about his first visit to the doctor. With the help of his dad, Pete discovers the doctor isn’t scary.

Beginning readers will easily relate to Pete the Kitty as he overcomes his common childhood fear of going to the doctor's office.

This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's a perfect picture book 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.

From New York Times bestselling author/illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean, it's everyone’s favorite kitty, Pete the Kitty!

This gentle story helps nervous kids feel brave about their own doctor visits.

• First Doctor Visit: Join Pete the Kitty as he learns that a tummy ache is nothing to be scared of, and the doctor is a friendly helper.
• Social-Emotional Learning: A sweet and simple story that gives a name to nervous feelings and models how to overcome anxiety about new experiences.
• Beginning Reader Support: Part of the My First I Can Read series, this book uses simple sentences, sight words, and word repetition to build confidence.
• Comforting Parent-Child Moment: Pete’s dad offers gentle reassurance, making this a perfect story for parents and children to read together before a checkup.