New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a hilarious ride with Pete the Cat! Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and decides that he never, ever wants to eat another banana 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.   What happens when one yucky banana makes Pete afraid to try his favorite food? Picky Eaters: Pete says "yuck!" to a mushy banana and suddenly won’t even touch his mom’s famous banana bread. - Overcoming Fears: Follow along as Pete learns that one bad experience doesn’t have to ruin something forever. - Funny Kids Books: Laugh as Pete tries a sour lemon and a salty pickle to replace his favorite sweet treat. - Learning to Read: With simple sentences and repeating words, this My First I Can Read book is designed to build confidence in new readers. 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? Beginning readers will laugh along with Pete in this hilarious I Can Read tale. James Dean is the #1 New York Times bestselling creator and illustrator of Pete the Cat. He is a self-taught artist originally from Fort Payne, Alabama. He published his first book, The Misadventures of Pete the Cat , a history of his artwork, in 2006, and he illustrated his first children’s book, Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes , in 2008. There are now dozens of published Pete the Cat titles, all inspired by James’s real-life rescue pet. Kimberly Dean  is an artist, yoga enthusiast, and #1  New York Times  bestselling author. Before fulfilling her dream of becoming a full-time author and artist, she worked for the governor’s press office in the state of Georgia. Her dreams became a reality in 2013 with the release of her first children’s book,  Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses . She has written many books since then, including the Willow and Oliver series. Kimberly lives in Georgia with her dog, Gypsy, and cat, Phoebe.