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Pete the Cat: Play Ball! (My First I Can Read)

Description:

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for a fun, groovy adventure with Pete the Cat!

Pete the Cat is ready to play baseball! Pete’s team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when the game doesn’t go Pete’s way, what will Pete do?

Pete the Cat: Play Ball! is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.


Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2- In Big Lunch, Pete decides to make a sandwich. Of course, the more he adds, the bigger it becomes. This is a good thing because he is really, really hungry. He forgets to remove the wrappers and adds cans, jars, and boxes to the ever-teetering tower of items. As he piles on the food, children's giggles will grow right along with the expanding "sandwich." Once it becomes too big for the small cat to consume, he must think of a clever solution to his dilemma, which he does with a little help from his friends. In Play Ball!, Pete is baseball ready and his team, the Rocks, are facing the Rolls in a big game. The players warm up and, when the game is over, both sides greet one another with high fives. Even though Pete does not play his best game, he has a good attitude about making mistakes and not being sad about errors he made. This is a great title to spark a discussion about sportsmanship. In both books, simple cartoon art in bold colors and large text make the books a treat for beginning readers.-Janene Corbin, Rosebank Elementary School, Nashville, TNα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

From the Back Cover

Pete the Cat is ready to play baseball! Pete's team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when the game doesn't go Pete's way, what will Pete do?

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pete the Cat

T.S.F. · June 21, 2024

You can't go wrong with a Pete the Cat book! They always have a good story line. Kids love them! Including my grand son who asked me to get him Pete the Cat books for him to read!This book is soft cover & has paper pages. Came to me in great condition & by the promised date. I highly recommend this seller!

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto para niños entre 5-6 años

M.v. · October 18, 2025

Me encanta buena lectura. Para un niño que esté en primer grado es perfecto. Se comprende con facilidad y tiene palabras fáciles. Además que deja un mensaje muy lindo

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids love Pete!

B.S. · September 18, 2024

Funny & attention grabbing, especially for little boys and girls who love baseball. Highly recommend.

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy reader

D. · July 1, 2025

Son's favorite books

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect toddler book that introduces trying hard and playing baseball

M.H. · February 12, 2024

I love that this book realistically reflects the fact that baseball is a sport of failure. However, as Pete does not seem to succeed in his own efforts, his team still wins. It’s a great way to introduce baseball at a very young age that shows effort is still important and that it’s OK when you don’t hit a ball or when you can’t catch a ball. It’s all about trying and practice. Love this book and love this concept.

4.0 out of 5 stars But He Tried His Best

P.B. · May 7, 2016

The Pete-the-Cat books are our favorites in the "My First Level, I Can Read!" series. Pete may not be as well known as Little Critter, Biscuit, Fancy Nancy, or the Berenstain Bears, but his groovy cool factor moves him to the top of our list.Unlike some of the "I Can Read" books, the Pete books usually have a complete story, with a clear beginning, a couple of developments in the middle, and then a satisfying ending. I like that even in very early readers. What happens makes sense and the endings are sensible, and groovy.Each fully illustrated page has two sentences, running from four to seven words each. That's a nice length and a good and fair challenge for a little starting reader. The drawings fully support the text, and while they look a bit amateurish at first the characters are actually expressive and presented effectively.The "message" if you want to call it that, of this book is that you just have to try your best, and whether you get a hit or strike out, whether you drop the fly ball or catch it, the important point is to do your very best. Pete always gives it his all and that what makes him such an interesting hero for such an early reading level series.So, this is one of the few early readers books that strikes me as "set worthy" and we've been happy to collect them all over time. The paperback versions are particularly good value.

5.0 out of 5 stars Way to go!

K.C. · October 7, 2024

This was a good way to help you to remember how to be a good sport and give yourself credit for doing your best. Practice makes perfect.

5.0 out of 5 stars Pete the Cat Play Ball--It's a Hit!

G.M. · February 28, 2013

First in the "I Can Read!" series with Pete the Cat-- Play Ball. This is a perfect book for those starting to read. The Yellow Circle with My First Shared Reading shows the parent or teacher the book is ideal for emergent readers. Not only is their favorite (Pete the Cat) on a team, he is just learning how to play ball! He tries, but strikes out. Is he sad? No, he tired and did his best. The message for the young readers is you do not always have to win. Try your best and have fun. Kudos to the author for making a very true-to-life event, for many of those beginning players do not win the game--but they do have fun! Play Ball is really a winner! A+++++++

Good book

R.K. · July 8, 2025

kids love this series, nice books

Great early reader

C. · June 17, 2013

Loving Pete The Cat and his songs and books. They're great for children from 2 or 3yrs with parental help and for 4 or 5yr old readers learning to read independently. Pete is groovy!

Tamaño muy pequeño

M. · August 21, 2013

El pedido ha llegado en su periodo previsto. Sin embargo, es de dimensiones muy pequeñas y eso no lo ponía en la descripción.

Interesting and easy to read

R. · July 3, 2019

Meaningful story. Captivating images. Easy read for kids

Love the story

G.H. · September 21, 2019

Great product for both the baseball fiend and a lover of Pete the Cat!

Pete the Cat: Play Ball! (My First I Can Read)

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Pete the Cat: Play Ball! (My First I Can Read)

Product ID: U0062110667
Condition: New

4.8

Pete the Cat: Play Ball! (My First I Can Read)-0
Type: Paperback

AED4545

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

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Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for a fun, groovy adventure with Pete the Cat!

Pete the Cat is ready to play baseball! Pete’s team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when the game doesn’t go Pete’s way, what will Pete do?

Pete the Cat: Play Ball! is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.


Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2- In Big Lunch, Pete decides to make a sandwich. Of course, the more he adds, the bigger it becomes. This is a good thing because he is really, really hungry. He forgets to remove the wrappers and adds cans, jars, and boxes to the ever-teetering tower of items. As he piles on the food, children's giggles will grow right along with the expanding "sandwich." Once it becomes too big for the small cat to consume, he must think of a clever solution to his dilemma, which he does with a little help from his friends. In Play Ball!, Pete is baseball ready and his team, the Rocks, are facing the Rolls in a big game. The players warm up and, when the game is over, both sides greet one another with high fives. Even though Pete does not play his best game, he has a good attitude about making mistakes and not being sad about errors he made. This is a great title to spark a discussion about sportsmanship. In both books, simple cartoon art in bold colors and large text make the books a treat for beginning readers.-Janene Corbin, Rosebank Elementary School, Nashville, TNα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

From the Back Cover

Pete the Cat is ready to play baseball! Pete's team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when the game doesn't go Pete's way, what will Pete do?

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pete the Cat

T.S.F. · June 21, 2024

You can't go wrong with a Pete the Cat book! They always have a good story line. Kids love them! Including my grand son who asked me to get him Pete the Cat books for him to read!This book is soft cover & has paper pages. Came to me in great condition & by the promised date. I highly recommend this seller!

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto para niños entre 5-6 años

M.v. · October 18, 2025

Me encanta buena lectura. Para un niño que esté en primer grado es perfecto. Se comprende con facilidad y tiene palabras fáciles. Además que deja un mensaje muy lindo

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids love Pete!

B.S. · September 18, 2024

Funny & attention grabbing, especially for little boys and girls who love baseball. Highly recommend.

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy reader

D. · July 1, 2025

Son's favorite books

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect toddler book that introduces trying hard and playing baseball

M.H. · February 12, 2024

I love that this book realistically reflects the fact that baseball is a sport of failure. However, as Pete does not seem to succeed in his own efforts, his team still wins. It’s a great way to introduce baseball at a very young age that shows effort is still important and that it’s OK when you don’t hit a ball or when you can’t catch a ball. It’s all about trying and practice. Love this book and love this concept.

4.0 out of 5 stars But He Tried His Best

P.B. · May 7, 2016

The Pete-the-Cat books are our favorites in the "My First Level, I Can Read!" series. Pete may not be as well known as Little Critter, Biscuit, Fancy Nancy, or the Berenstain Bears, but his groovy cool factor moves him to the top of our list.Unlike some of the "I Can Read" books, the Pete books usually have a complete story, with a clear beginning, a couple of developments in the middle, and then a satisfying ending. I like that even in very early readers. What happens makes sense and the endings are sensible, and groovy.Each fully illustrated page has two sentences, running from four to seven words each. That's a nice length and a good and fair challenge for a little starting reader. The drawings fully support the text, and while they look a bit amateurish at first the characters are actually expressive and presented effectively.The "message" if you want to call it that, of this book is that you just have to try your best, and whether you get a hit or strike out, whether you drop the fly ball or catch it, the important point is to do your very best. Pete always gives it his all and that what makes him such an interesting hero for such an early reading level series.So, this is one of the few early readers books that strikes me as "set worthy" and we've been happy to collect them all over time. The paperback versions are particularly good value.

5.0 out of 5 stars Way to go!

K.C. · October 7, 2024

This was a good way to help you to remember how to be a good sport and give yourself credit for doing your best. Practice makes perfect.

5.0 out of 5 stars Pete the Cat Play Ball--It's a Hit!

G.M. · February 28, 2013

First in the "I Can Read!" series with Pete the Cat-- Play Ball. This is a perfect book for those starting to read. The Yellow Circle with My First Shared Reading shows the parent or teacher the book is ideal for emergent readers. Not only is their favorite (Pete the Cat) on a team, he is just learning how to play ball! He tries, but strikes out. Is he sad? No, he tired and did his best. The message for the young readers is you do not always have to win. Try your best and have fun. Kudos to the author for making a very true-to-life event, for many of those beginning players do not win the game--but they do have fun! Play Ball is really a winner! A+++++++

Good book

R.K. · July 8, 2025

kids love this series, nice books

Great early reader

C. · June 17, 2013

Loving Pete The Cat and his songs and books. They're great for children from 2 or 3yrs with parental help and for 4 or 5yr old readers learning to read independently. Pete is groovy!

Tamaño muy pequeño

M. · August 21, 2013

El pedido ha llegado en su periodo previsto. Sin embargo, es de dimensiones muy pequeñas y eso no lo ponía en la descripción.

Interesting and easy to read

R. · July 3, 2019

Meaningful story. Captivating images. Easy read for kids

Love the story

G.H. · September 21, 2019

Great product for both the baseball fiend and a lover of Pete the Cat!

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