Picture Book: Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses
Authors: Kimberly & James Dean
Illustrator: James Dean
Summary: Pete had the “blue cat blues” for the first time, but a pair of magic sunglasses helps him see things in a whole new way. His and others’ perspectives are transformed as he shares the glasses, but the glasses become broken. Wise owl helps Pete realize that he doesn’t need the glasses; he can look for the good in every day.
Comments: There are a few repeated phrases in this book. Teach one to your listeners and then through gesture prompt them to say aloud together as you read. This invites engagement and fun learning.
Publisher & Date of Publication: HarperCollins, 2013
Age and Grade Appropriateness: 4 and up, Pre and up
# of Pages: 40
Available in Spanish? Not at present
Formats other than Book: video, tablet, audio
PBT Category: Fresh off the Press
PBT Topics this Book Connects with: abilities, abundance/bounty, attentiveness/observation/seeing, awe, beauty, blessings, brokenness, change, depression/despair/sadness/sorrow, emotions/feelings, encouragement, golden rule/great commandment, golden rule/great commandment, goodness, grace, gratitude/thankfulness/thanksgiving, helping, healing/healthcare, mentors/teachers, outreach, perspective, renewal/restoration, response to God, reverence, sharing, transformation, vision, wisdom
Scripture Connections: create in me a clean heart of God (Psalm 51:10-12), be transformed by the renewal of your mind (Romans 12:2)
Idea(s) for Application: a program for a visioning team
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