Athens-based author and illustrator James Dean's latest book, "Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream," was released on June 4.

History is no stranger to fictional felines. Sanrio’s Hello Kitty, Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat and Jim Davis’ Garfield are all ...

Unknowingly becoming a cat artist Dean continued to sell his art around Athens, and he eventually drew a cat (not Pete) for a Humane Society fundraiser. It sold for $300, to his surprise.

From Oct. 4 through Nov. 3, First Stage Children's Theater is presenting the musical "Pete the Cat" at the Todd Wehr Theater in the Marcus Performing Arts Center.