Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes is the first book in the popular series, written by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean, with Kimberly Dean also credited as an author. The story follows Pete the Cat as he walks in his new white shoes, which get stained red, blue, and brown from stepping in strawberries, blueberries, and mud, but he keeps singing his song because "it's all good," teaching a lesson about maintaining a positive attitude. The book is interactive, asking kids to identify colors, and comes with a free song.