Kimberly, eine preisgekrönte Autorin von Romanzen und Erotik, taucht tief in menschliche Emotionen und intime Verbindungen ein. Ihre Schreibweise zeichnet sich durch scharfe Einblicke in die menschliche Psyche aus, wobei sie oft die Komplexität von Liebe und Verlangen erforscht. Mit ihrer unverwechselbaren Stimme erschafft Kimberly Erzählungen, die auf emotionaler Ebene bei den Lesern Anklang finden und einen bleibenden Eindruck hinterlassen. Ihre Arbeit ist ein Zeugnis für die Kraft der Verbindung und das ständige Streben nach Intimität.
Hart, erotisch, spannend - ein Spitzenroman der neuen AutorinGeheimagentin Shanna McKay, auch als Tiger Lily bekannt, erhält einen heiklen Auftrag, duch den vergangene Ereignisse wieder aufgewühlt werden: Sie wird auf den Rauschgiftboss Santos angesetzt, der vor Jahren in das Verschwinden ihrer Schwester verwickelt war. Shanna sieht nur eine Möglichkeit, an den Boss heranzukommen - sie muss sich mit ganzem Körpereinsatz in seine Organisation einschleichen.
Cheerleader Brynn, eines der attraktivsten Mädchen am College, war heimlich in Cody Jones verliebt, den Star des Footballteams. Aber sie ging mit dessen Mitbewohner Rex. Einmal bot sich ihr die Gelegenheit mit Cody und sie wurden prompt erwischt. Rex fand es heraus, und der Skandal am College war perfekt. Zehn Jahre später kehrt Brynn als Dozentin ans College zurück, aber zu ihrem Entsetzen stellt sie fest, dass Cody der Trainer des Footballteams ist und Rex Trainer eines Konkurrenten. Beide Männer lassen Brynn nicht vergessen, was sie in jener skandalträchtigen Nacht getan hatte.
Pete the cat loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them, and even as the buttons pop off, one by one, he still finds a reason to sing
Nine classic I Can Read stories by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean in one book! Pete the Cat is sure to make reading fun for young readers. This paper-over-board bind-up features 9 groovy stories. This collection includes both My First and Level 1 books, making it perfect for young readers who are ready to grow with I Can Read. Pete the Cat's Giant Groovy Book includes eight favorite tales plus a brand-new one exclusive to this collection. Ideal for children learning to sound out words and sentences and beginning readers.
Join Pete the Cat and his family as they embark on an exciting cross-country adventure in this engaging Level 1 I Can Read story. Created by the bestselling duo Kimberly and James Dean, this tale is perfect for early readers, featuring simple text and vibrant illustrations that bring Pete's journey to life.
In this Level 1 I Can Read story, Pete the Cat navigates a challenging day by focusing on finding the bright spots despite the gloom. Through his adventures, he encourages young readers to maintain a positive outlook and embrace the good moments, showcasing resilience and optimism. The engaging narrative and vibrant illustrations by bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean make this a delightful read for early learners.
In this cool beginning reader, Pete uses creativity to create a delicious sandwich and then teaches readers about the joy of sharing with friends. Pete the Cat: Pete's Big Lunch is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child. 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 , and Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses . Supports the Common Core State Standards
Pete the Cat is back in New York Times bestselling author James Dean's beginning reader Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School. In this funny My First I Can Read Book, Pete just can't decide which outfit to wear to school! He has so many options to choose from. Fans of Pete the Cat will enjoy Pete's creativity in choosing the coolest outfit. Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.
'Twas the day before Christmas and Santa was ill. In the cold winter wind he had caught a bad chill. Will Christmas be canceled? Will it come to that? "Never!" cried Santa. "Let's call Pete the Cat!" In this rockin' new spin on the traditional tale The Night Before Christmas, Pete the Cat proves that giving your all in the spirit of Christmas is the totally groovy thing to do.
The story revolves around Pete the Cat as he grapples with fear after hearing a spooky tale from Bob about a lurking monster. As the monster appears to be omnipresent, Pete's journey explores themes of courage and overcoming fear. Readers will discover how Pete confronts his anxieties and learns to cope with the unknown, making it a relatable and engaging tale for young audiences.
In this collection, Pete the Cat embarks on exciting adventures across seven engaging stories. Created by bestselling authors Kimberly and James Dean, this volume showcases Pete's fun-loving spirit and positive attitude as he encounters various challenges and experiences. Each tale emphasizes themes of friendship, creativity, and resilience, making it a delightful read for young audiences.
New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings Pete the Cat’s world to life under the sea in this new I Can Read book.Pete the Cat is going scuba diving! Before he hits the water, Captain Joe tells him about all the sea creatures he can encounter, and Pete is super excited to see a seahorse. But when he is suited up and swimming around, he has to search high and low to find the little guy. In this aquatic adventure, Pete makes a new friend and gets a big surprise!Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat is a My First I Can Read Book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. New readers will love the easy-to-read format and groovy illustrations in Pete the Cat’s first I Can Read underwater journey!
When a cloudy gray sky cancels Pete the Cat’s beach day plans, a big box is all he needs to beat the rainy-day blues.Pete the Cat wants to go surfing, but he looks outside and—oh no!—it’s gray and rainy. Does Pete get sad? No, he doesn’t! Instead, he finds a really big and GROOVY box. Find out in this epic adventure just where Pete’s imagination takes him.
Join Pete the Kitty as he learns to wash his hands in this new I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean! Splish, scrub, splash, rub! Keeping clean is groovy and fun! Pete must wash his hands many times a day. He must wash them after he sneezes, coughs, plays with his friends, eats his food, and throws away his trash. Beginning readers will love learning how to wash their hands with Pete! This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations--which means it's perfect 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 comes a new I Can Read story featuring everyone's favorite kitty, Pete
the Kitty!
Join Pete the Kitty as he visits the three bears in this I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean. Once upon a time, there was a kitty named Pete who came upon a house in the forest. He goes in, eats pizza, plays guitar, and falls asleep. But what happens when three bears come home? Beginner readers will love this new Pete-tastic spin on the beloved fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears! This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect 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.
Join Pete the Cat in New York Times bestselling author James Dean's I Can Read! beginning reader Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana. In this hilarious new title, Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and decides that he never, ever wants to eat bananas again. But Pete really likes bananas! Will a rotten bite ruin Pete's love for this tasty fruit? Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana is a My First I Can Read! book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child. Fans of Pete the Cat will delight in this I Can Read! tale featuring the grooviest cat, Pete!
When his friends are less than impressed by the crayon portraits he draws of
them, Pete the cat begins doubting his artistic abilities before reconnecting
with his unfailingly creative, groovy spirit and the realization that there
are no mistakes in art.
Pete makes the best cupcakes! Join Pete the Cat in a brand-new story and help him and his friends find the missing cupcakes! Pete the Cat and his friends are busy as can be baking cupcakes for a cupcake party, and Pete can’t wait to perform with his groovy band. But some of the cupcakes have gone missing. Who could have taken them? In this latest Pete the Cat picture book adventure, by New York Times bestselling authors James and Kimberly Dean, Pete and the gang solve the mystery of the missing cupcakes and learn that it’s cool to be kind. Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including 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, and Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues.
"Pete can't wait to go hiking, fishing, and eat s'mores by the campfire. But when he hears about the mysterious creature named Bigfoot, Pete can't help but wonder: is Bigfoot real?"--Publisher marketing
From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly
Dean comes the next I Can Read Comics book in the Pete the Cat series!When
Agent Meow (also known as Pete the Cat) discovers an empty alien spaceship and
accidentally launches into space, what else will he find?
The story explores the early adventures of a young character who eventually becomes the beloved Pete the Cat. Young readers are introduced to Little Pete the Kitty, showcasing his playful nature and the beginnings of his journey. Through engaging illustrations and relatable themes, the book captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the joy of discovery.
When there's trouble in town, it’s up to Pete the Cat's alter ego, Super Pete, to save the day! With his cool jet, nifty goggles, and slick slingshot, Super Pete is ready to take down any bad guys.
A brand-new sound book starring the beloved Pete the Cat!Hop on board with
Pete and his friends as they sing the classic school bus tune in this groovy
sound book-perfect for little hands and for singing along.
From Kimberly and James Dean's bestselling Pete the Cat series comes a groovy story about new beginnings and new friends. Now available in paperback! There's a new guy in town, and Pete can't wait to meet him. After all, more friends mean more fun. When Pete finally meets Gus, he realizes they're very different from each other...and that's what makes him cool. So when Gus starts to doubt himself, it's up to Pete to convince him that there's something everyone can do. Gus is special in his own way, just like Pete and just like you! The message of accepting others and yourself shines through and is perfect for young readers learning to navigate friendship issues. Fans of Pete the Cat will delight in the rhythmic storytelling and fun repetition throughout the book. The fun never stops--download the free groovin' song! 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 Cool Cat Boogie, 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.
From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean comes the next I Can Read Comics book in the Pete the Cat series! In Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer, Secret Agent Meow (also known as Pete the Cat) is ready to crack another case: a cat burglary hits too close to home when someone steals Pete's parents' secret recipe for rainbow sprinkle cookies! Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it will introduce children into the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourage visual literacy in emerging readers.
Set sail with Captain Pete in an exciting sea adventure filled with treasure hunting and exploration. This engaging tale by bestselling author and artist James Dean combines a captivating story with interactive fun, featuring over 30 stickers that enhance the experience. Perfect for young readers, it encourages imagination and creativity while following Captain Pete on his quest for hidden treasures.
Everyone, even teachers, can learn something new at school in this Pete the
Cat I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator,
James Dean. When Pete goes to school, he finds out his teacher is out sick and
the substitute teacher is .
This groovy series from New York Times bestselling team James and Kimberly
Dean introduces Pete the Cat before he was Pete the Cat...when he was little
Pete the Kitty! Pete the Kitty is super excited to visit his friend Grumpy
Toad's house for a playdate!
Bedtime is always fun with this hilarious bedtime story from Kimberly and James Dean's New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat series. Now available in paperback! Pete the Cat and his friends are having so much fun playing and surfing in the sun, they don't want the day to end. Pete has an idea--how about a sleepover? Groovy! As the night gets later, it's time for bed. This cool cat needs to catch some ZZZs, but Pete's friends aren't ready to go to sleep just yet. Then Pete has another idea--a bedtime story! But will it work? The musical text and comforting repetition are perfect for nighttime read-alouds. Kids will be eager to snuggle under the covers and drift off to sleep to this bedtime story along with Pete's really cool friends. 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 Cool Cat Boogie, 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.