Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes is one of my favorite books. Since I first heard the story of Pete the Cat and his white shoes I have absolutely adored it. Without missing a beat, Pete the Cat teaches young children that no matter what happens, they just have to keep going. I can not imagine a better book to teach children about resilience than this one. Not only is this book filled with wonderful images, rhythm, and a wonderful message, it's also just a fun read! I think that, as teachers, we often can look too deep into stories and sometimes forget that although it is important to help children learn from stories, it is also important to remember that children are not going to learn anything if they aren't interested in it. Pete the cat does a wonderful job of capturing the interest of the reader and keeping it until the very last page. The book is also one of my favorites because it uses simple, yet different language. Saying things such as "Goodness, no!" or "It's all good" are simple and easy to understand, but are phrases that children may not hear quite so often. This book could also be used to help children learn colors, or for cause and effect. All in all, this book is one of my favorites and will definitely be one that I keep around.