Books that include a character called FRED
Where Is Fred?
Edward Hardy
Join in this original and hilarious game of picture book hide-and-seek starring a hungry crow and a fluffy white caterpillar called Fred. Hey, YOU! Yes, YOU reading this! I’m Gerald the crow and I’m looking for a lovely, fluffy white caterpillar called Fred. Have you seen him? I want him for my lunch! You haven’t? Are you sure? Then . . . WHERE IS FRED? Follow Fred the fluffy white caterpillar as he outwits Gerald the Crow, in a brilliant new picture book about playing hide-and-seek theme.
Imaginary Fred
Eoin Colfer
WINNER OF CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR, IRISH BOOK AWARDS An extraordinary collaboration between Irish Children’s Laureate, Eoin Colfer, and picture book superstar, Oliver Jeffers! Sometimes, with a little electricity, or luck, or even magic, an imaginary friend might appear when you need one. An imaginary friend like Fred… Fred floated like a feather in the wind until a lonely little boy wished for him and found a friendship like no other.
PANTemonium!
Peter Bently
Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning author Peter Bently's hilarious story of a GIGANTIC pair of pink frilly pants that nothing in the village can escape! Fred the Giant's off fishing today. But look! His GIANT PANTS are caught on the end of his hook! Follow Fred as he drags his giant pants all around town, scooping up a cat, the baker and all his cakes, a fire engine... you'd be amazed how much fits in those megapants. What pantemonium!
Characters: Fred
Don't Put Your Pants on Your Head, Fred!
Caryl Hart
Do your briefs give you grief in the morning?Do your knickers get tied up in knots?Are you forced to wear tight, itchy, brown onesOr long, floppy, grey ones with spots?If your pants drive you potty and getting dressed is a disaster, then this is the book for you!From the creative team that brought you Don't Dip Your Chips In Your Drink, Kate! winner of the Sheffield Community Libraries Prize and highly commended for the Sheffield Children's Book Award."One of my read-aloud highlights of the season . . . A fabulous rhyming text."- Bookseller
Characters: Fred
Fred the Fire-fighter
F. Brooks
Each book in this series follows a main character through a working day, with plenty of excitement and drama along the way. Written in conjunction with experts in each field, these books also contain accurate detail to give children a taste of what people really do at work.
Characters: Fred
When Willy Went to the Wedding
Judith Kerr
When Willy is told he's not allowed to bring his pets to his sister's wedding, despite his promise, they turn up anyway… with disastrous results! Once there was a boy called Willy. He had lots of pets and a grown-up sister. Willy's sister was so grown-up that she was getting married, and Willy was going to the wedding. "Shall I bring my pets to the wedding?" said Willy. "No," said Willy's father. "No," said Willy's mother. "No," said Willy's grown-up sister. "Better not, old chap," said Bruce, who was going to marry Willy's sister. "Your pets might not like it." Despite Willy’s attempt to keep his beloved pets from coming to his sister’s wedding they some how manage to find a way in to the church and the even the reception afterwards, with disastrous results! This is a charming, hilarious and beautifully illustrated story from the author of the perennial children’s classics ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ and ‘Mog the Forgetful Cat’.
Fred the Fire-Sneezing Dragon
Fay Evans
Fred is a lovable young dragon whose fiery sneezes keep causing chaos at school. He is teased by his classmates, until he accidentally saves the day. Discover how Fred the Fire-Sneezing Dragon goes from zero, to hero in this heartwarming rhyming tale. Learn the simple actions, join in and have fun as you sneeze along with Fred. Ah-choo!
Characters: Fred
That's Not Right!
Alan Durant
One day a bug came outside and a shoe squashed him. The end. But that's not the end of the story: there's Fred the bug's point of view, and his wife's and the shoe's. Ellie soon discovers that each character has a different version of events. Sometimes a story isn't as straightforward as it seems.
I Love To Sing
Anna Walker
Ollie loves to sing in the rain, in the bath and with ducks in the park , in this gorgeous new paperback edition.Ollie loves to sing!He sings on his chair…On his stair…In the rain…And in the sun!But most of all, Ollie loves to sing in bed, a happy song with his best friend, Fred!
Let's Find Fred
Steven Lenton
With stunning graphic artwork from rising star Steven Lenton, a novelty cover with moving eyes and a spectacular fold-out final spread, LET'S FIND FRED is a picture book with extra oomph! Every night, Stanley the zookeeper says goodnight to all of the animals and tucks them up in bed. But one night, he can't find Fred... where could he be? Children will love spotting Fred the panda as he hides at the market, in the park, at the funfair and, finally, at a riotous black-and-white 'Panda-monium' ball.
Tabby McTat: 1
Julia Donaldson
The heart-warming picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog."Me, you and the old guitar.How perfectly, perfectly happy we are.MEEE-EW and the old guitar.How PURRRR-fectly happy we are!" Tabby McTat is purr-fectly happy, singing along all day with Fred the busker.But when Fred gives chase to a thief, the two are separated.Will they ever find each other again?Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlersA heartwarming and charming story from the UK's number one picture book author and illustratorPerfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spotFriendship and loyalty are at the heart of this storyPerfect for cat lovers!From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated filmsThe Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Praise for Tabby McTat:'Absolutely purr-fect' The Times'Scheffler's detailed drawings have an optimistic allure and Donaldson's soothing rhymes make this perfect for bedtime' Daily Telegraph'It has the same old fashioned, long-lasting magic as Mary Poppins; and it's also absolutely accurate about the real nature of cats' The Times'Donaldson's lovely bounding rhymes make Tabby McTat a pleasure to read out loud to children of three or four and up. Scheffler's richly detailed illustrations are warm and witty' FT'Donaldson's rhythmic text carries the reader through this urban fairytale of friendship, singing - and kittens' Yorkshire Post
Characters: Fred
The Fabulous Foskett Family Circus
Quentin Blake
Roll up, roll up for the Fabulous Foskett Family Circus! There are Milly and Willy who perform with young Fred, who does a back flip and lands on his head. Uncle Phoenix Foskett who blows smoke rings, Jess and Bess with their conjuring tricks, not to mention singing dogs and birds and performing parrots.Quentin Blake originally created the images of the eccentric and multi-talented Foskett family to decorate a hospital ward. They are combined here with a specially commissioned text by John Yeoman to create a glorious book, which will be enjoyed and treasured by book lovers of all ages.'Engagingly eccentric . . . deliciously dynamic' Amanda Craig, The Times'Wonderful . . . absolute treat of a read' Sun
What's in Your Bag?: Independent Reading Pink 1a (Reading Champion)
Damian Harvey
What's in Your Bag? features Fred, whose bag is very big! What does he have inside it?
Characters: Fred
Fred and the Little Egg
Julia Rawlinson
Fred wants to hatch an egg. So he sets off to find an egg of his very own. And it isn't long before he finds a teeny weeny brown egg that needs a little bear just like Fred to care for it. But bears don't have eggs, do they? "This bear does!" says Fred proudly. But does he really...? Fred the little bear learns all about nurturing in this humorous story.
Characters: Fred
Lulu Llama and the Triangle of Drama
Kim Linette
+ Moonbeam Best Book Series Award With a trio of high-drama llamas as friends, how will Andi have any fun? Stuck doing chores on her family’s llama farm, Andi longs to have more fun. She tries to befriend a trio of llamas, but she quickly gets caught up in the triangle of drama caused by Bully Bart, Victim Viv, and Fixer Fred. It’s only with the help of another, wiser llama—Lulu—that Andi begins to understand the drama-free truth. This story centers around the powerful EQ principle: Choose to be Drama Free.. It's a lesson in emotional intelligence that is essential for every child.
Grrrrr!
Rob Biddulph
Come join Fred the Bear on a stunningly illustrated journey to be crowned the best bear in the wood and, just maybe, learn that there might be more to life than training… from the creative genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away! Each year, for as long as the forest has stood, A contest is held for the bears of the wood… And Fred is the champion. He’s just that good. Fred is the Best Bear in the Wood – and he’s got the medals to prove it. Being the best takes a lot of hard work, and time on your own, but Fred doesn’t mind. Until a new bear moves to town, and Fred’s champion GRRRRR goes missing… How will he ever win now? Or will Fred instead learn that some things are more important than winning? A captivating and witty picture book from the incredible Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal #DrawWithRob, as seen on YouTube, FaceBook, Instagram, CBeebies and TV news everywhere, and the Waterstones Book Prize-winning Blown Away!! This is the perfect story for boys and girls of 4+ to share with their families. Get ready to win and enjoy Rob Biddulph’s trademark warm-hearted humour.
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