The Big Surprise
Around The School
Vocabulary
Teamwork
Book Basics
100

Pete finds out his regular teacher is absent because of this.

She is sick.

100

Pete tells his mom they are supposed to go to this creative room first, but she gets lost.

The Art Room

100

The book belongs to this level of the "I Can Read" library series.

My First I Can Read

100

Pete's class finally makes it to this creative classroom at the very end of the day.

Art Class

100

This animal species makes up Pete and his family.

Cat

200

This familiar family member turns out to be Pete's substitute teacher.

Pete's mom

200

While looking for art class, the loud, musical class they accidentally walk into instead.

The Music Room

200

A term for a temporary teacher who takes over a classroom when the regular teacher is away.

A substitute

200

The students decide to make a special, messy project to show this feeling to Mrs. Cat.

Thank You

200

This male author and artist created the visual look of Pete the Cat.

James Dean

300

Pete first realizes his mom is missing from home when he gets ready to board this vehicle.

The school bus

300

Another wrong turn brings Pete's class into this big room meant for running and exercising.

The Gym

300

This 4-letter word describes Pete's signature, relaxed, and positive attitude throughout the day.

Cool

300

To make the secret project, the entire class uses these to leave colorful marks on the paper.

Paint

300

This female co-author worked alongside James Dean to write this school story.

Kimberly Dean

400

Because she has never taught his class before, Pete’s mom does not know what?

The class schedule

400

When it is time for lunch, Pete’s mom surprises everyone by taking them to eat in this outdoor area.

The Playground

400

Pete's mom is addressed by this polite title at school.

Mrs. Cat

400

Pete and his classmates must use this skill of working together to get the project done quickly.

Teamwork

400

Pete the Cat is easily recognized by this signature fur color.

Blue

500

Pete and his mom work together to form this kind of "awesome" school group.

A team
500

Pete must take on this leadership job to help guide his classmates through the hallways.

The Line Leader

500

This 7-letter word describes the unexpected event of finding your mom at your school desk.

Surprise

500

Even though the day was confusing, Pete and his friends agree that the day turned out to be this.

Awesome

500

The moral of the story shows that even these adults can learn something new at school.

Teachers