As with the previous Kimberly Dean Pete the Cat books, there is a subtle nod to the Bible in the author's dedication, in which she mentions the biblical verse Ecclesiastes 3:4. I appreciated the overall message, of being true to yourself, rather than worrying about how others perceive you, and I liked the use of the phrase "I'm full of happy in my feet," as I have sometimes felt something of the sort, when listening to up-tempo music. Although the text is still a bit awkward, the rhymes here work better than in previous tales. The fourth Pete the Cat book written by Kimberly Dean, rather than original author/song-writer Eric Litwin, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie is a fairly engaging tale, and probably my favorite thus far, of the Dean titles in the series.
His initial missteps, under the dance tutelage of various friends, eventually lead him to wise old Owl, who gives him the best advice of all: be himself! Loving dance, and feeling impelled to move to the beat, Pete wants to do his Cool Cat Boogie the best he can. Pete the Cat is much abashed when his friend Grumpy Toad tells him that he is dancing all wrong in this ninth full-size picture-book devoted to his adventures, setting out to discover the 'right' way to move. Includes step-by-step dance moves so readers can dance along with Pete! Join Pete the Cat in this groovy story from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean! Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!, Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination, and Pete the Cat Plays Hide-and-Seek. With the help of his friends and some wise words from Owl, Pete learns that he’s his grooviest when he’s being himself. But when Grumpy Toad tells him, “Pete, you dance all wrong!” Pete is determined to become a better dancer. Put on your dancing shoes-Pete is ready to boogie! Pete is learning a new dance-the Cool Cat Boogie! When he hears a groovy beat, he’s full of happy in his feet.
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