My Name is Fred

<p><em>My Name is Fred</em> is a heartwarming adventure for children ages 4-10 especially those who love dogs feel different or need a boost of courage. Fred isn't like the other puppies-he's blue with one ear up one ear down and a mop of messy hair. When all his siblings are adopted and he's left behind Fred takes matters into his own paws. Escaping his cage Fred sets off in search of a forever home. Along the way he performs a brave good deed makes a few quirky friends (like Rita the cat Bob the bulldog and Melanie the bird) and dodges the dog catcher Silas. Fred's journey is more than just a search for home-it's a lesson in resilience kindness and knowing your worth no matter what you look like.</p><p>Children will cheer for Fred's big heart and his ability to help others even when he's scared or unsure of himself. At the end of the book discussion questions invite readers to talk about good deeds friendship and what it means to be beautifully different. Perfect for read-aloud time or early independent reading My Name is Fred is a story that reassures children they are enough-just as they are.</p>