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Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes — Content Guide for Parents

By James Dean, Kimberly DeanHarperCollins2016-10-04ISBN 978006230434640 pages
Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

From the bestselling Pete the Cat series, help Pete and his friends find the missing cupcakes!

Pete the Cat and his friends are busy as can be baking cupcakes for a party, and Pete can’t wait to perform with his groovy band. But some of the cupcakes have gone missing! Who could have taken them?

In this hardcover picture book adventure by New York Times bestselling authors James and Kimberly Dean, Pete and the gang solve the mystery of the missing cupcakes and learn that it’s cool to be kind.

The Pete the Cat fun never stops—watch the groovin’ video online!

 

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    There is no violence in the book. The story focuses on a lighthearted mystery involving missing cupcakes, which is appropriate for young readers. There is no scary content in the book. The story is light and engaging, designed to entertain young readers without any frightening elements.

  • Does Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes have violence?

    There is no violence in the book. The story focuses on a lighthearted mystery involving missing cupcakes, which is appropriate for young readers.

  • Does Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes have scary content?

    There is no scary content in the book. The story is light and engaging, designed to entertain young readers without any frightening elements.

  • Does Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes have religious themes?

    The book includes a Bible verse in the dedication, which indicates a religious element. Additionally, the narrative involves themes of forgiveness, which can be associated with Christian teachings. However, the overall religious content is not heavily emphasized in the story.

  • Does Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes have racial/cultural content?

    The book features characters of various backgrounds, but race is not a central theme or plot element. The narrative focuses on friendship and problem-solving rather than racial issues.

  • Does Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes have profanity?

    There is no profanity in the book. The language used is suitable for children, focusing on positive themes and rhyming text.

  • Does Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes have climate change?

    There are no climate themes present in the book. The story is focused on a cupcake mystery and does not address environmental issues.

  • Does Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is centered around a friendly adventure with themes of kindness and forgiveness.

  • Does Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. It features a variety of characters working together, but there is no thematic exploration of gender expectations.

  • Does Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book itself. The search results discuss parental opinions regarding the representation of LGBTQ+ families in the related TV series, but these do not pertain to the book's narrative.