James Dean is the 1 New York Times bestselling creator and illustrator of Pete the Cat. He is a self-taught artist originally from Fort Payne Alabama. He published his first book The Misadventures of Pete the Cat a history of his artwork in 2006 and he illustrated his first children’s book Pete the Cat. I Love My White Shoes in 2008. There are now dozens of published Pete the Cat titles all inspired by James’s real-life rescue pet. Kimberly Dean is an artist yoga enthusiast and 1 New York Times bestselling author. Before fulfilling her dream of becoming a full-time author and artist she worked for the governor’s press office in the state of Georgia. Her dreams became a reality in 2013 with the release of her first children’s book Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses. She has written many books since then including the Willow and Oliver series. Kimberly lives in Georgia with her dog Gypsy and cat Phoebe.
<p>When Pete the Cat learns that the Wright brothers flying machine can’t fly without the wind he has an idea. What if it didn’t need wind to fly? Together the cats invent the perfect solution. Pete may even get the chance to fly. This early reader includes an author’s note about the real life Wright brothers and the true story of the first flight. </p>
