Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Love

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December 22, 2015

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978-0062430618

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Love is in the air! Pete the Cat shares some groovy words from the heart in this fun collection of all his favorite famous quotes about living an awesome life filled with love. This cool cat adds his heartfelt take on well-known classics, from Vincent van Gogh to Virgil to Ovid to Charles Dickens, because after all, the best advice is "Love conquers all." Fans of Pete the Cat will delight in this fun take on quotes, which are accompanied by Pete's witty responses and Pete illustrations by New York Times bestselling artist James Dean.

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A Lovable Cat on Love

February 23, 2016

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A feline-guided tour through famous sayings—all on the theme of love in its many modes of expression.

This charming little hardback diverges from most in the Pete the Cat collection in that it doesn’t actually convey a plot or story. Instead it offers a wide range of famous quotes on love, and a simplified and/or restated interpretation of said quotes from Pete the Cat.

(i.e. “Love is the greatest refreshment in life.” –Pablo Picasso = “Cheers. Here’s to love.” –Pete)

Anyone hoping for a broad representation of age-old maxims won’t be disappointed. The quotes vary in origin from to John Lennon to Confucius to 1st Corinthians. And while half of the material is inherently lacking in originality, the approach has the potential to unlock further discussion between parents and children.

The basic, colorful illustrations are tailored to each quote/concept in the same style that fans have come to expect. My 7 and 5-year-old seemed to favor this one far and above several of the more recent books in the series, so the divergence in execution may actually be a welcome treat for kids who’ve come to expect a certain formula.