James Dean books in order
American illustrator, born 1957, creator of Pete the Cat
- Born
- 1957
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 39
James Dean has published 7 novels, 2 novellas, 21 children's books and 9 other books, beginning with Pete the Cat (2008). The latest is Pete the Cat Falling for Autumn (2020).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with James Dean
Start here
Pete the Cat
James Dean's most-read book.
Newest
Pete the Cat Falling for Autumn
Published 2020.
Standalone novels in order
Old MacDonald Had a Farm (Pete the Cat) (2014)
Pete the Cat Storybook Collection (2016)
Firefighter Pete (2018)
Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library (2018)
Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party (2019)
Pete the Cat's Trip to the Supermarket (2019)
Pete the Cat Falling for Autumn (2020)
Novellas in order
The Misadventures of Pete the Cat (2006)
Pete the Cat and the New Guy (2014)
Children's books in order
Pete the Cat (2008)
Rocking in My School Shoes (2011)
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons (2012)
Pete the Cat Saves Christmas (2012)
Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses (2013)
Pete the Cat. Sir Pete the Brave (2013)
Pete's Big Lunch (2013)
Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana (2014)
Too Cool for School (2014)
Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues (2015)
Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Love (2015)
Pete the Cat's Train Trip (2015)
Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes (2016)
Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie (2017)
Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map (2017)
Tool School (2017)
Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar (2018)
Pete the Cat Goes Camping (2018)
Pete the Cat Treasury (2018)
Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas (2018)
Pete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate (2018)
Other books in order
A Pet for Pete (2004)
Pete the Cat The Wheels on the Bus (2013)
Pete the Cat's World Tour (2018)
Pete the Kitty and the Case of the Hiccups (2018)
Pete the Kitty's First Steps (2023)
Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream! (2024)
Pete the Cat's Cool New Ride (2025)
Pete the Cat's Mars Mission (2025)
Pete the Kitty and the Mermaid's Sandcastle (2025)
James Dean FAQ
- How many books has James Dean written?
- James Dean has published 7 novels, 2 novellas, 21 children's books and 9 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James Dean's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Pete the Cat.
- What is James Dean's latest book?
- Pete the Cat Falling for Autumn (2020).
- What is James Dean's most famous book?
- Pete the Cat (2008) is James Dean's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.