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My Friend Fred

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My Friend Fred is a delightful children's book about the playful friendship between a dog named Fred and his best friend. Told from the perspective of his little playmate, the story follows their daily interactions, mishaps, and adventures. Filled with warmth and charm, it captures the joys of companionship and the heartwarming bond between a child and their pet.
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Format: Board book
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You might enjoy this book if you love delightful stories about friendship and animals. It captures the charming adventures of a boy and his unusual pet, filled with humour and heart, making it perfect for young readers who appreciate captivating tales with a dose of whimsy.

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My Friend Fred

This delightful CBCA award-winning picture book is about a friendship between an exuberant but loveable dachshund and his more retiring, tidy housemate.

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WINNER: CBCA Book of the Year, Early Childhood, 2020

My Friend Fred eats dog food for breakfast.

I think dog food is disgusting.

My Friend Fred howls at the moon.

I don't know why.

He does a lot of funny things.

But even though we are different, Fred is my best friend.

'Acclaimed, prize-winning author Frances Watts demonstrates with this charming story that a simple idea executed with wit and imagination can bring deep joy and repeated pleasure to book lovers...a book that children and parents will likely love to re-visit at bedtime.' Reading Time

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761068034

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Board book

Date Published: 31 January 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by A. Yi

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 264g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Frances Watts is an award-winning author of more than 25 books for children. Her first picture book, Kisses for Daddy, illustrated by David Legge, was a Children's Book Council of Australia Honour Book and has been published in 20 languages. Her next book with David Legge, Parsley Rabbit's Book about Books, was a CBCA Book of the Year and Goodnight, Mice!, illustrated by Judy Watson, won the Prime Minister's Literary Award. Frances lives in Sydney, Australia.

A. Yi is an illustrator and animation artist based in Sydney. She has illustrated various children's books including the bestselling Alice Miranda series. She likes doodling and wishes all books were illustrated.

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