What reading level is the Pete the Cat series?

The Pete the Cat series by James Dean is at a Grades 1.7–3.2 reading level (average Grade 2.5). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 11 books in the series.

What order should I read the Pete the Cat books?

The Pete the Cat series has 11 books in order: 1. Five Little Bunnies (Pete the Cat), 2. Pete the cat, 3. Pete the cat, 4. Pete the Cat, 5. Pete the Cat, and 6 more.

What age is the Pete the Cat series appropriate for?

The Pete the Cat series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5.

Pete the Cat Books in Order

11 books by James Dean. Reading level: Grades 1.7–3.2. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).

Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Pete the Cat (11 books by James Dean) lands at reading level Grades 1.7–3.2, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.

Books

Grades 1.7–3.2

Reading Level

1/5

Avg. Intensity

Lower Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Pete the Cat Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Five Little Bunnies (Pete the Cat) James Dean, Kimberly Dean	Level 2-3	Gentle
2	Pete the cat Kim Dean	Level 2-3	Gentle
3	Pete the cat Kim Dean	Level 3-4	Gentle
4	Pete the Cat James Dean	Level 2-3	Gentle
5	Pete the Cat James Dean	Level 1-2	Gentle
6	Pete the Cat and the Easter Basket Bandit James Dean	Level 2-3	Gentle
7	Pete the Cat and the missing cupcakes James Dean, Kimberly Dean	Level 2	Gentle
8	Pete the Cat: Five little ducks James Dean	Level 1-2	Gentle
9	Pete the Cat: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star James Dean	Level 2-3	Gentle
10	Pete the Cat's Got Class James Dean	Level 2-3	Gentle
11	Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination James Dean	Level 2-3	Gentle

Level 2-3 Gentle

Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination

James Dean

Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination

James Dean

Level 2-3 Gentle

Questions about the Pete the Cat series

What reading level is the Pete the Cat series?: The Pete the Cat series by James Dean is at a Grades 1.7–3.2 reading level (average Grade 2.5). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 11 books in the series.
What order should I read the Pete the Cat books?: The reading-order table above lists all 11 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
What age is the Pete the Cat series appropriate for?: The Pete the Cat series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.