Ok? Nothing makes sense until the didactic lesson at the end. I guess the appeal is that it would be fun to read aloud, as it's got a kind of musical rhythm?

Sorry, don't feel the need to explore this popular series more. ( )

I was excited to see a new Pete the Cat picture book, but this lacks the awesomeness of the first two Petes. In this new installment (written not by Eric Litwin, but by the illustrator James Dean and his wife Kimberly), Pete is feeling blue. Luckily, Grumpy Toad (who does not look grumpy, nor is he actually grumpy, despite the name) lends Pete his COOL, BLUE, MAGIC sunglasses. The glasses cheer Pete right up!

Then Pete meets a grumpy squirrel. He pays it forward by letting the squirrel wear the glasses. So, I expected the squirrel to be wearing them on the next page, but THEY'RE BACK ON PETE. So Pete just let squirrel wear the glasses for a hot minute? Huh. Pete lets a series of grumpy animals try the glasses, and on the next page, those glasses are always back on Pete. I guess Pete's not as generous as Grumpy Toad.

Finally, the COOL, BLUE, MAGIC sunglasses break and a wise owl tells Pete that he never really needed them to be happy (like the Good Witch in the Wizard of Oz telling Dorothy she always had the power to go home). Then, on the final page, GRUMPY TOAD IS WEARING THE GLASSES! Even though they just broke! Either they magically un-broke or Grumpy Toad has a stash of COOL, BLUE, MAGIC sunglasses.

Not a bad effort, but not a great one either.

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Pete the Cat wakes up feeling grumpy, and nothing seems to be going his way, but with the help of some rocking magic sunglasses from Grumpy Toad, Pete learns that a good mood has been inside him all along. The coauthor is James Dean.

Pete the cat is just too cool and never loses his cool. He’s so upbeat and positive. James Dean does a great job conveying his upbeat ness with his illustrations. They are so colorful and upbeat yet calm and cool all at the same time. How do illustrators do that! I mean I know the mechanics behind it but to apply it and make all those things happen at once and convey a message. James Dean is amazing at that with his Pete the cat series. ( )

This is the first Pete the Cat book I have read. I chose it because I know the series is popular with children. I liked the moral of this story, that you don't need "COOL, BLUE, MAGIC sunglasses" to have a good day, you just have to try and make the best of things. The colors are extremely bright but the illustrations are pleasant and I think they would be very appealing to children. The repetition of the book will also be appealing to Pre-K and K students. I am happy to have this as a new addition to my classroom library. ( )

Pete the Cat and his Magic Sunglasses is a colorful picture book from the Pete the Cat Series. In this book Pete the Cat was having a bad day, so a friend told him to wear these slades that change your perspective. As Pete walked down the street many of his friends were sad so he told them to wear the shades and they were happy. He thought he was happy because of the sunglasses but realized that you have to look for the good in everyday. ( )

Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses is an inspiring story that allows children to learn how to think in a positive manner. The moral of this well-written children's book is to look for the good in everybody everyday, and always shine through with positive energy and thoughts. ( )

Cool-cat Pete the Cat is back with his laid-back personality and going-with-the-flow mantra. Pete wakes up grumpy one morning and cannot seem to be happy. Pete's friend Grumpy Toad gives him a pair of magic sunglasses that make Pete see the world in a new, more positive way. Pete helps out other friends who are feeling frustrated, mad and sad with his magic sunglasses. With some help from Wise Old Owl, Pete learns that you don't need a special pair of sunglasses to feel happy, you just need to look for the good in every day. A great read for toddlers, preschoolers, and even caregivers about positivity.

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That cool customer Pete the Cat returns in this fifth picture-book devoted to his adventures - the first not written by author/songwriter Eric Litwin - finding that for once he's not feeling quite happy. Fortunately for him, he is given a pair of magic sunglasses by his friend Grumpy Toad, and his new eye-wear improves his outlook considerably. As Pete encounters a number of other creatures who are having a bad day, he shares his glasses, and spreads the joy. But when his glasses break, is it the end of the good times...?

Anyone familiar with the Pete the Cat formula knows that the answer to that is a resounding no! Always one to embrace a positive outlook, our feline hero in Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses learns that although a specific item (like the glasses) may prompt us to see things from a different perspective, once we've seen matters in that new light, we don't necessarily need the original prompt, in order to continue doing so. Although I do appreciate that message, I have to say that the narrative here lacked something of the sing-song quality that the earlier Pete the Cat books, written by Litwin, had. The artwork on the other hand, which continues to be done by James Dean, is just as bright and colorful as ever. Although not as good as some of the earlier books, in my estimation, I would still recommend this one to Pete the Cat fans, especially if they're looking for a story with a little bit of encouragement to look on the bright side of things. ( )

A great book to teach kids the power of perspective. A bedtime favorite in our house! ( )

This is a fiction book about a cat that is feeling very blue, until the grumpy toad gave him some magic sunglasses. The sunglasses made him feel so much better so he helps his friends with the sunglasses too as he walks through the neighborhood. This is a good book to teach about helping and bein gkind to others, as well as repetition. ( )

Pete has some groovy sunglasses that make everything alright. He travels along seeing friends that are having a bad day until he lets them use his magic sunglasses. Each friend feels better after wearing his glasses.

After reading this very engaging book to my students, I would share a writing prompt with them -- "IF you could have any object in the world, what would be your 'something' that made you see everything in a whole new way?" ( )

Summary:
Pete the Cat is very unhappy until he sees his friend Grumpy Toad. Grumpy Toad is not grumpy though because he has his Magic Sunglasses. He lends to Pete the Cat and he sees the world better. He's happier and is having a good day. Pete the Cat walks by many of his friends and hey are all sad. He lends them the Magic Sunglasses and all of their days get better. Pete the Cat is having a good day until he falls and breaks the Magic Sunglasses. The Owl tells him not to worry. He does not need the glasses to make the day better. Pete the Cat looks around and sees all his friends happy and knows the day is still good.

Personal Reaction:
I really liked this book. I have heard about Pete the Cat here recently but had never read any of the books. This one does tell a good story and is good for children to hear. Some items can make a day better but it is important to realize that day's can be good even without certain things.

Classroom Extension Activites:
1. Have the class create their own magic sunglasses and display them throughout the room.
2. Have a discussion on making the day better for people around them just like Grumpy Toad and Pete the Cat did.
3. Make an item that they can share with someone in the class to make them have a better day. ( )

Pete the Cat is grumpy until Toad lends him his magic sunglasses that is sure to turn his frown upside down. Pete then shares the magic of the sunglasses with the other animals who are also feeling blue. This is a fun book with a fun art style. This is probably my least favorite of the Pete the Cat series so far but my six year old niece still loves it as much as the others. ( )

I liked this book for many reasons. This book had a great plot that young readers could follow. The problem in this story was that “Pete the Cat did not feel happy”, which made him feel very grumpy. Also the book pushes readers to broaden their perspective in life. In the story the Old Owl explains to Pete “You don’t need magic sunglasses to see things in a new way. Just remember to look for the good in every day”. This book main message is important for students to see the good even in difficult situations. ( )

I chose this particular book for my interactive read aloud about social contexts. This book shows that there are so many things to be positive about in this world. It allows children to, like Pete the Cat, see new things in a whole new way!

Could be used as writers workshop with 1st - 2nd ( )

The kids love this book. They love Pete. Period.
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons is still my favorite. This one just isn't quite as good... the flow, man, it's just not the same. But it's still fun to share. ( )

Pete's pals help him see things in a new way. ( )

This funny story is about Pete the Cat and what happens to his mood when he wears his cool Blue sunglasses. It can be used to teach predictions since the events in the story are unlikely and interesting as Pete changes to help others with the help of his magical glasses. ( )

Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses is a story about Pete the cat who is having a grumpy day until he wears the cool, blue sunglasses. He then goes around town helping out the other animals. The story was adorable and the images were great. I enjoyed the artwork and it was quite funny to look at. People who enjoy funny books will like Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses. ( )

Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses is about a cat who was having a bad day until he found magical sunglasses. When he puts on his magical sunglasses everything is seen differently and it makes him happy. As Pete the Cat is skateboarding around town he runs into several other animals who are unhappy. He lets each of them wear his sunglasses to see things in a different light and they become happy. At the end of the story, Pete the Cat falls off his skateboard and breaks his magical glasses. An owl who is watching from nearby, tells Pete the Cat that his sunglasses didn’t change his view and make him happy, but seeing the good in every day makes him happy. ( )

Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses by Kimberly and James Dean drew my interest because like the authors, I am a cat lover. Pete is having a bad day until his friend Grumpy Toad gives him some cool, blue, magic sunglasses. Pete shares his glasses with different animal friends, and they all become happy. This book has a positive message despite Pete's initially disappointment at the end. Great read-aloud for preschoolers to third grade, with wonderful illustrations. ( )

Fun story about Pete the Cat who is not having a good day. When Grouchy Toad comes and shows him how his sunglasses can help make the day better, Pete starts sharing the sunglasses. What will he do if they break? Great story for reading aloud. Your kids will have a blast with it! ( )