A Fairy Called Fred
Published on 6. June 2024
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-5266-4889-1 (ISBN)
Description
Fred the fairy works at a Wish-Granting Plant - and when he's finally given his very first wish to grant, he wants to get it right!
Josh only has one wish. He's been invited to a princess party . . . and he needs a dress to wear!
With time ticking and the party approaching, it's up to Fred to conjure up the PERFECT outfit, and make sure that Josh is the very best-dressed princess. Can Fred make this little boy's wish come true, and prove himself in the process?
A Fairy Called Fred is a funny, joyful Cinderella story that celebrates the courage it takes to be yourself and to do something for the very first time. From the creators of the much-loved picture book Out of the Blue, it's perfect for fans of Grandad's Camper and Julian Is a Mermaid.
Josh only has one wish. He's been invited to a princess party . . . and he needs a dress to wear!
With time ticking and the party approaching, it's up to Fred to conjure up the PERFECT outfit, and make sure that Josh is the very best-dressed princess. Can Fred make this little boy's wish come true, and prove himself in the process?
A Fairy Called Fred is a funny, joyful Cinderella story that celebrates the courage it takes to be yourself and to do something for the very first time. From the creators of the much-loved picture book Out of the Blue, it's perfect for fans of Grandad's Camper and Julian Is a Mermaid.
Reviews / Votes
A gorgeous book, with atmospheric illustrations and a vibrant, uplifting story about embracing our difference * Harry Woodgate on OUT OF THE BLUE * A warm and colourful tale of family acceptance, and being true to yourself * Jodie Lancett-Grant on OUT OF THE BLUE * This celebration of being yourself and refusing to conform to a narrow view of life is a joyful reminder of freedom of expression * Daily Mail on OUT OF THE BLUE *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: Up to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm
Width: 237 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-5266-4889-1 (9781526648891)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Robert Tregoning studied at the Glasgow School of Art before leaping into a career on the West End stage. He has appeared in stage shows including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes, and the Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda the Musical.
As an LGBTQ+ writer, Robert hopes to help children and adults alike to accept and celebrate all that makes us uniquely ourselves. The stories Robert writes are stories he wishes he could have read as a child. He hopes they provide a voice of recognition, validation and kindness to those who need it.
Stef Murphy is a freelance illustrator and storyteller living in London. She loves drawing animals and making up stories, and she has illustrated books including The Fire Fox by Alexandra Page and Out of the Blue by Robert Tregoning.
As an LGBTQ+ writer, Robert hopes to help children and adults alike to accept and celebrate all that makes us uniquely ourselves. The stories Robert writes are stories he wishes he could have read as a child. He hopes they provide a voice of recognition, validation and kindness to those who need it.
Stef Murphy is a freelance illustrator and storyteller living in London. She loves drawing animals and making up stories, and she has illustrated books including The Fire Fox by Alexandra Page and Out of the Blue by Robert Tregoning.