Fred
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Book Overview
A quirky tale, told in comic-strip format, of the secret double life of the laziest cat in the world Fred is an adored family cat (now deceased) who slept all the time--on the ironing board, on the washing machine, on top of the fridge, on cars, and particularly on beds--although he took a little time off to sit on laps purring and to eat. Only after his death do Sophie and Nick discover that, by night, he was the Elvis of the cat-world, Famous Fred, the most famous cat in the world, with hordes of devoted fans--who give him a suitably raucous funeral.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1783440295
ISBN13:9781783440290
Release Date:June 2014
Publisher:Andersen Press
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 8.9" x 10.4"
Age Range:5 years and under
Grade Range:Preschool to Kindergarten
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
The most beautiful view of death
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This is not just a kid's book, it's for anyone. Think that you - as me - don't cry too easily? Try this book. Gets me every time - in 22 pages. It just doesn't get any better than that.If you read it enough many times, perhaps you can read it out loud to your child without becoming a wheeping willow. Then do that - they will get a different perspective on life and death.It's a shame this book is Out of Print.
Fred
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This book by Posy Simmonds is a wonderful exploration into the death, and life of a dear cat. It is written with ease, and fluidity making it a very read-able book for many ages groups. It was given to my son some years ago, and he is now 16. I asked him if we should get a copy for his little cousin's birthday, and his response was YES, it's my favorite, and I think I've read it a couple hunderd times.
This book is the cats meow!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I haven't read this book BUT I have seen a short cartoon based on it and it was very good. It's about this familly who's cat dies from CAT FLU, and , of course their very sad about it. Well, one night, the little girl hears a sound. A cat meow! She wakes up her brother and tells him, then they go dounstairs and outside to find a cat dressed in fancy close and a top hat. Ginger { the cat with the close who is from up the street} explains to the children that him and all of these other cats are there for Fred 's funeral. Then out from the house comes the familly guinea pig who says a few words about his best friend. The children then find out that Fred was a very famous cat singer and when they try to explain to every one that all Fred did was sleep, the animals didn't want to hear it. What happenes next you'll have to read for yourself! This book is really good for kids, people with animals and/or people who have lost pets. I liked FRED because it had a good ending, it was interesting and funny. Another good book is curious and comical cats.
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