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My Friend Fred

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My Friend Fred by Frances Watts is a delightful children's book about a lively puppy named Fred who loves adventure and play. Told from the perspective of Fred's friend, the story highlights friendship and the fun dynamics of pet companionship, as Fred's exuberant personality shines through their everyday experiences. The author captures the joy and challenges of having a pet, making it a heart-warming read for young readers.
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you have a fondness for stories about friendship and the humorous adventures of a dog and its owner. It's a charming read for children who love animals, with vibrant illustrations that bring the playful antics to life.

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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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760290948

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 May 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by A. Yi

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 346g

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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