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Tag: Eric Litwin

May 28, 2019 by Betsy Bird

Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Pete the Cat – I Love My White Shoes by James Dean

"Watch where you step." Kate identifies the true message behind Pete the Cat. Meanwhile, I get to riff on James Dean the actor (if he were ever to make a picture book), Kate tells me that hedgehogs are super smelly (who knew?), and we dive deep into Pete's confusing lineage.

September 8, 2015 by Betsy Bird

Book Trailer Premiere: Sing and Dance in Your Polka-Dot Pants

In this day and age it is prudent of the self-sufficient blogger to warn readers when they may encounter something that will affect the rest of their day, nay, week. And so I say unto you, BEWARE! Be Wary! For in today’s book trailer premiere video for Sing and Dance in Your Polka-Dot Pants (words […]

June 14, 2012 by Betsy Bird

Top 100 Picture Books #20: Pete the Cat – I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin, illustrated by James Dean

#20 Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin, illustrated by James Dean (2010) 68 points Once the song is downloaded and played, it will never leave your head! Catchy in a good way. Also, it teaches an important lesson to “not sweat the small stuff.” Great for kids and adults alike. […]

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