A magical mermaid adventure from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean! Pete the Kitty and his mermaid friend Jessie work together to build a sandcastle. But the castle is missing something. Will one shell, two barnacles, three strands of seaweed, and more gifts from the sea be enough to make their sandcastle the best it can be? Young mermaid fans and beachgoers will love building and counting with Pete and Jessie in this My First I Can Read story, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean. This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations--which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey. What makes this the perfect story for your beginning reader? A Magical Mermaid Friendship: Pete the Kitty's beach day gets even better when his pal Jessie the mermaid shows up to help build the perfect sandcastle. Learning to Count: Readers will delight in counting along as Pete and Jessie find one shell, two pebbles, three strands of seaweed, and more treasures from the sea. Building Reading Skills: Carefully crafted with basic language, simple sentences, word repetition, and key sight words to help children take their first steps toward reading independently.

A Sweet Beach Adventure: Join Pete and Jessie for a positive, gentle story about creativity and teamwork, perfect for any little one who loves the ocean.