Pete the Cat: what parents of kids 4–7 should know

• –Official rating above age 7
  Prime Video US: TV-Y; BBFC: U
• –Violence in rating descriptors
  No descriptors in TV-Y; BBFC U
• –Scary content in rating descriptors
  No descriptors in TV-Y; BBFC U
• –Bad language in rating descriptors
  BBFC U: very mild bad language (not counted)
• –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
  No descriptors in TV-Y or BBFC U
• –Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
  BBFC: U

Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.

Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?

Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.

What is Pete the Cat?

Short answer: An animated, music-focused series about a young cat who tries new things, on Prime Video since September 21, 2018.

It's an Amazon Studios and Alcon Television Group co-production based on James Dean's book series, Kidscreen reported. Jacob Tremblay voices Pete, and musicians Diana Krall and Elvis Costello voice his mom and dad and wrote original music for it. The first book, Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, came out in 2008, written by Eric Litwin with art by James Dean, per Wikipedia.

Pete the Cat: what's in it

Short answer: It's rated for all children in the US and the UK.

• US: TV-Y on Prime Video.
• UK (BBFC): U, no material likely to offend or harm; some episodes very mild bad language.
• Common Sense Media: 4+.

Common Sense Media lists violence, sex, language, drinking and products as not present. It describes Pete as curious but a little cautious about new experiences, so he turns to friends and family for help. Prime Video's episode list includes stories about a blackout during a thunderstorm and trying new food with a "3 bite rule."

The habit kids may copy: a song for every problem

When something goes wrong, Pete and his friends often sing it through and keep going. Kids may start humming when they're stuck, too.

Try tonight: it's all good, or is it?

When a small thing goes wrong tonight, like a spilled drink, ask: "Is this a big problem or a small one? What can we say about it instead?" Let them pick a calmer sentence. In our program, this is the lesson "It's Not the Thing, It's the Thought": how we see things changes how they feel.

What age is Pete the Cat for?

Prime Video rates the series TV-Y in the US, and Common Sense Media lists it for ages 4 and up.

Is Pete the Cat on Amazon Prime?

Yes. The series premiered on Prime Video on September 21, 2018, and is listed there as of October 2026.

Who voices Pete the Cat?

Jacob Tremblay voices Pete; Diana Krall and Elvis Costello voice his mom and dad, per Kidscreen.

Who wrote the Pete the Cat books?

The first book, I Love My White Shoes (2008), was written by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean; later books are by James and Kimberly Dean.

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