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First Chapter Books | Firefly & Fern

Ages 5–8

First Chapter Books

Ready to move beyond picture books? These early chapter books bridge the gap with short chapters, illustrations, and engaging stories.

Cover of Pete the Cat: The Petes Go Marching

Pete the Cat: The Petes Go Marching

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Ages 2–7musicrhythm

Cover of Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party

Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Ages 3–7friendshipsharing

Cover of Pete the Cat: Five Little Bunnies

Pete the Cat: Five Little Bunnies

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Ages 2–7music and rhythmplayfulness

Cover of Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Kindness

Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Kindness

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Ages 4–10kindnesscompassion

Cover of Potty Time with Pete the Kitty

Potty Time with Pete the Kitty

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Ages 2–4potty trainingindependence

Cover of Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins

Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Ages 2–7halloweenmusic

Cover of Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas

Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Ages 3–8holiday cheerfriendship

Cover of Pete the Cat: Rock On, Mom and Dad!

Pete the Cat: Rock On, Mom and Dad!

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Ages 3–7familygratitude

Cover of Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure

Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Ages 3–8helping othersholiday celebration

Cover of Pete the Cat: Big Reading Adventures

Pete the Cat: Big Reading Adventures

James Dean

Ages 4–8friendshippositivity

Cover of Pete the Cat's Super Cool Reading Collection

Pete the Cat's Super Cool Reading Collection

James Dean

Ages 4–8friendshipconfidence

Cover of Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues

Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues

Kim Dean, James Dean

Ages 2–7bedtimefriendship