Book of the Week: Pete The Cat And The New Guy

Pete The Cat And The New Guy by Kimberly and James Dean

Summary: Pete has a new neighbor, but who is he?  After Pete and Gus finally meet, Pete introduces him to his friends, who all seem to have something they are good at.  Gus tries to fit in but soon realizes he can't do what the others do, until Pete helps him find his talent!


Vocabulary:

• view - an area that can be seen from a certain spot
• imagine - think about
• shy - quiet and uncomfortable around other people
• leapfrog - a game where one person bends down while other people take turns jumping over that person
• leap - jump
• juggle - to throw and catch three or more objects, one at a time
• groovy - cool; neat

Questions:
Who was the first friend to see the new guy?
Where was Owl sitting when he saw the new guy?
What was the new guy wearing?
What was the new guy's name?
Who was the first friend Gus tried to play with?
What did Gus try to do when he met Squirrel?
What did Gus try to do when he met Grump toad?
What did Gus try to do when he met Octopus?
What instrument did Gus play?