Pete the Cat Saves Christmas Eric Litwin, illus. by James Dean. Harper, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-06-211062-6. When Santa falls ill just before Christmas, who’s the first number on his speed dial?

Peals of laughter and bright smiles greeted Pete the Cat last Tuesday night when the beloved children’s book character made a holiday guest appearance at the Fall River Public Library.

Pete the Cat, the star of numerous books that have held a spot on the New York Times Best Sellers list, is visiting Liberty Church in Cleveland on Saturday, May 10. The fictional feline and the ...