Fred and Ted Like to Fly by Peter Eastman

Fred and Ted Like to Fly

Hardcover – Picture Book, May 22, 2007

Peter Eastman

Random House Children's Books · Hardcover · May 22, 2007

Fred and Ted—beloved canine stars of P.

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Who it’s for
A cheerful early reader pairs canine friendship with the pleasures of opposites.
Themes
Friendship, Opposites, Island adventure
Genres
Opposites, Dog Stories, Planes & Flying

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About this book

Fred and Ted—beloved canine stars of P. D. Eastman's Big Dog . . . Little Dog and son Peter Eastman's Fred and Ted Go Camping—take flight on a new adventure: flying planes to a tropical island! There the good friends enjoy the beach, each in his own style. But will the dogs' tale be ruined by the rising tide? It's a close-call for Fred and Ted in this charming introduction to opposites! Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read!

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Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

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A cheerful early reader pairs canine friendship with the pleasures of opposites.

Come here for

  • Opposites made visible through two dogs with their own styles
  • A tropical-island adventure with planes and a rising tide

Expect

  • Simple words and illustrations that offer clues to meaning
  • Bright, cheerful art for children beginning to read on their own

Where it sits

Dog Stories77%
Opposites52%
Planes & Flying46%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Dog Stories
  • Opposites
  • Planes & Flying
Authors
Peter Eastman
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
May 22, 2007
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Friendship · Opposites · Island adventure
Reading lane
Dog Stories