Meet Pete, he’s one cool cat! Pete plays baseball, scuba dives, and loves rocking on his guitar. This groovy feline also dresses well! Who wouldn’t want to borrow Pete’s tennis shoes or magic sunglasses?
You can listen to the video read aloud Pete the Cat and the New Guy right now! Watch the story below and then take a look at the fun activities and links to more books you can check out with your IndyPL Library card!
Talk!
After listening to the story, talk about some of the things that happened in it.
- How did the new guy feel at the beginning of the story?
- Can you describe how Pete feels about meeting the new guy?
- What does Pete do to help Gus feel included?
- Name two things you could do to help a new friend feel included.
- Do you think you can be friends with people who like different things than you do?
Read!
Use your Library Card to check out Pete the Cat books at any of our locations, or check out Pete the Cat e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive Kids right to your device! If you have never borrowed from Libby before, Libby directions and a Libby video tutorial are available, as well as OverDrive Support.
Click on the book covers below to listen to more alphabet video read aloud stories right now! It’s alphabet storytime online! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at the Library’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.
Sing!
Get groovy and sing along with Pete!
Write!
Find some crayons or makers to color a picture, practice writing the letters, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.
Play!
Take a walk and read a story as you go! We invite you to visit one of our StoryWalks®. Stroll through a park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Try skipping! Or gallop! See if you can do Pete’s Cool Cat Boogie Dance Along!
Join Us for In-Person Storytime!
- Event: Storytime at West Perry – Babies and Toddlers
- Date & Time: Thursday, May 14, 10:15am
- Location: West Perry Branch
- Description: Children ages 0-2 and a caregiver are invited for a story, songs, rhymes, and activities designed with our littlest patrons in mind! No registration is required.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Sensory Friendly Storytime
- Date & Time: Thursday, May 14, 10:30am
- Location: Fort Ben Branch
- Description: Join us for a joyful, sensory-friendly storytime designed for all ages with Miss Donna! We’ll share songs, stories, and a craft, along with relaxed sensory playtime where all ages can explore at their own pace. Everyone is welcome!
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Storytime at East 38th Street – Preschool
- Date & Time: Thursday, May 14, 10:30am
- Location: East 38th Street Branch
- Description: Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and fun! Daycares/Preschools are welcome at storytime. Please contact the Children’s Librarian at 317-275-4357 at least 2 days prior to storytime to allow us to plan for your group.
- No Registration Required.
If You Like Pete the Cat
20 books for kids featuring personality plus cats (and one dog!) just as cool and groovy as Pete. “If you want to be cool, just be you!” ~ Pete
Need Help?
Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text, or email Ask-a-Librarian. The Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is also available. It is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch and listen on a PC, tablet or phone.
