Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons

An award-winning and bestselling Pete the Cat hardcover picture book! Count down with Pete in this rocking story that makes counting fun! Pete the Cat is wearing his favorite shirt—the one with the four totally groovy buttons.

But when one falls off, does Pete cry? Goodness, no! He just keeps on singing his song—after all, what could be groovier than three groovy buttons? 

This book is a winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award. Plus the fun never stops—download the free groovin’ song!

Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes,  Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, and Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!

Why do kids, parents, and teachers love this groovy story?

• Learn to Count: Kids will love singing along as Pete’s buttons pop off one by one, making subtraction simple and fun.
• Social Emotional Learning: When things don’t go his way, Pete doesn’t cry—he keeps on singing! This book provides a gentle introduction to handling disappointment.
• Read-Aloud Fun: With a simple, repetitive song and a call-and-response structure ("Did Pete cry?"), this story is designed to get the whole family singing.
• A Positive Message: The surprise ending teaches a valuable lesson: stuff will come and stuff will go, but it’s our attitude that matters most.