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Fred Basset Yearbook 2021: Witty Comic Strips from Britain's Best-Loved Basset Hound
by Alex GrahamWith a wag in his tail and a twinkle in his eye, Britain’s best-loved canine hero is back with even more adventures in this brand-new selection of cartoon strips from the Daily Mail.
Fred Basset Yearbook 2022: Witty Comic Strips from the Daily Mail
by Alex GrahamThrough all life’s ups and downs, Britain’s favourite basset hound is always here to lift our spirits. Join Fred and the gang in this brand-new collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily Mail.
Fred Basset Yearbook 2023: Witty Comic Strips from the Daily Mail
by Alex GrahamBritain’s best-loved basset hound returns in this all-new collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily MailKeep an eye on any unguarded sausages, because the gang is back! Join Fred and his friends as they embark on a whole new collection of lively adventures and light-hearted mischief, and prepare to discover the delights of life on four paws.Fred Basset first sauntered onto the pages of the Daily Mail in July 1963, and over more than half a century he has made himself a household name with readers all over the world. Nearly six decades after his debut, Fred and his friends continue to delight and entertain us with their trademark mix of wholesome humour, wry wit and shrewd observation. Their familiar faces and new adventures offer readers a source of comfort, contentment and amusement in our increasingly hectic, fast-paced world.This is classic Fred Basset and an essential read for all fans.
Fred Basset Yearbook 2024: Celebrating 60 Years of Fred Basset: Witty Cartoon Strips from the Daily Mail
by Alex GrahamCelebrate 60 years of Fred Basset! Britain's favourite basset hound returns for the final time in this collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily Mail. Fred is retiring - but not without returning one final time to take a bow. Dive into this special-edition yearbook to join Fred and his faithful companions and celebrate 60 heart-warming years of lively adventures, witty escapades and charming everyday antics. Fred Basset first sauntered onto the pages of the Daily Mail in July 1963, and for more than half a century he has made himself a household name with readers all over the world. Six decades after his debut, Fred and his friends continue to delight and entertain us with their trademark mix of wholesome humour, wry wit and shrewd observation. Their familiar faces and new adventures offer readers a source of comfort, contentment and amusement in our increasingly hectic, fast-paced world. This is classic Fred Basset and an essential read for all fans.
Fred Basset Yearbook 2025: Witty Comic Strips from the Daily Mail
by Alex GrahamJust when you thought he'd retired, Fred Basset makes his triumphant comeback in this exciting new collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily Mail. Packed with humorous episodes from the lives of this much-loved hound and his mischievous mates, this charming yearbook is guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of anyone who reads it.
Fred: Wizarding Wonder
by Simon Philip Sheena DempseyFrom the prize-winning author of You Must Bring a Hat comes a young fiction series for ages 6+ full of magic and fun, with illustrations from Dave Pigeon&’s Sheena Dempsey. The perfect read for young fans of Harry Potter, Ben Miller and Steven Lenton! Fred may look ordinary, but sometimes people who look ordinary turn out to be not very ordinary at all . . . because it just so happens that Fred is a wizard! The only problem is that Fred is totally, absolutely, mind-boggingly terrible at magic. . . In his third adventure, Fred is invited to stay at the world-famous Magic Camp for Wizards of Astounding Genius, which has to be a mistake, surely? Will being surrounded by incredible magicians make Fred&’s rubbish spells look even worse, or will he discover he has more tricks up his sleeve than he realises?
Freda Stops A Bully (I See I Learn #11)
by Stuart J. Murphy Tim JonesWhat do you do when someone hurts your feelings? This installment in the I See I Learn® visual learning series uses easy-to-follow diagrams, pop-out tips, and a gentle, engaging story to teach basic conflict resolution and bully aversion strategies. <P><P> Freda loves her new pink shoes. But when she wears them to school, a boy teases her. What can Freda do to make the bully stop? Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!
Freddie and Flossie and Snap (The Bobbsey Twins, Pre-Level #1)
by Laura Lee HopeFreddie and Flossie are twins. Snap is their dog. They like to play catch together -- until Snap decides it's time to play chase!Ready-to-read books offer children a world of possibilities at four different reading levels, this book is a Pre-level 1: Recognizing Words, Word repetition, Familiar words and phrases, Simple sentences.
Freddie and Flossie and the Train Ride (The Bobbsey Twins, Pre-Level #1)
by Laura Lee HopeFreddie, Flossie, and their kitten, Snoop, are taking the train to Grandma's house. When Freddie lets Snoop out of his box, the fun begins!
Freddie and Flossie at the Beach (The Bobbsey Twins, Pre-Level #1)
by Laura Lee HopeBuild sand castles and splash in the waves -- join Freddie and Flossie as they spend a delightful day at the beach with their dog, Snap!Ready-to-read books offer children a world of possibilities at four different reading levels:Recognizing Words & Word repetition & Familiar words and phrases & Simple sentences. This book is a Pre-Level 1. Higher levels are more advanced.
Freddie & Gingersnap (Freddie And Gingersnap Ser.)
by Vincent X. KirschFreddie is a little dinosaur that wants more than anything to know what clouds are like. Gingersnap is a little dragon that wishes more than anything to fly. When Gingersnap ??? in a failed first attempt at flight ???falls right on top of Freddie, the two glare at each other. Then they growl and hiss at each other. But when their individual howls and stomps find a common rhythm, their attempts at aggression transform into a dance of friendship ??? and brings each of them that much closer to realizing his or her dream.
Freddie & Gingersnap Find a Cloud to Keep (Freddie & Gingersnap #2)
by Vincent X. KirschFreddie and Gingersnap meet a cloud. It's a peculiar cloud. It sings a song. It asks questions. It knows magic. And Freddie wants to keep it. . .but Gingersnap knows you can't keep a cloud. Or could you? Enjoy this winsome reminder that sometimes the best and only place to keep something wonderful is in the heart.
Freddie Mole: Lion Tamer
by Alexander McCall SmithFrom the bestselling adult author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series as well as the middle-grade series School Ship Tobermory comes an exciting tale of bravery set in and around the circus, with fun, energetic illustrations throughout.Freddie Mole loves his family They are tight-knit, but they struggle day to day to make ends meet. Times are tough, and Freddie is determined to help.Then Freddie finds out about a job opening at a local circus--and he can't believe his luck when he is hired. At the circus, Freddie sweeps and cleans and is praised for his work. One thing leads to another, and he's asked to be understudy for some of the acts. The trapeze stunts are daunting enough--can Freddie face the lion's cage?
Freddy and Mr. Camphor (Freddy the Pig #11)
by Walter R. BrooksThe 26 classic books about Freddy the Pig are now to delight a sixth generation of children. Freddy the Pig, the &“Renaissance Pig&” (The New York Times Book Review) of Bean Farm, is back to thrill his fans of all ages in these all-American children&’s classics. In Freddy and Mr. Camphor, Freddy is in need of a change and finds an opportunity for one as a caretaker on Mr. Camphor&’s houseboat. Of course, things never go as Freddy expects and a series of strange, amusing, and sometimes alarming adventures ensue.
Freddy and Simon the Dictator (Freddy the Pig #24)
by Walter R. BrooksIn Freddy and Simon the Dictator, warning had been printed in the Bean Home News and the Centerboro Guardian, but nobody paid much attention to them. An animal revolt? &“Preposterous!&” said the Beans and all the other humans. But it&’s true—and Simon the rat is determined to turn the farm into a dictatorship. Mr. Camphor has been persuaded (much against his better judgment) to run for governor of New York State, Herb Garble shows up, Jinx defects to the enemy (or does he?), and Freddy—that inimitable pig!—goes to work as the political boss of Otesaraga County. Freddy and Simon the Dictator is classic Brooks, in which the master of barnyard hilarity has a lot of fun satirizing politics and—especially—politicians.
Freddy and the Baseball Team from Mars (Freddy the Pig #23)
by Walter R. BrooksMr. Boorschmidt&’s circus in Centerboro boasted a new attraction—six real Martians, in their original flying saucer, the first six Martians ever to be exhibited anywhere. But Mr. Boorschmidt felt the customers were not getting their money&’s worth. Freddy decided to help by organizing a Martian baseball team. Anyone who can imagine a baseball team consisting of Martians, an elephant, an ostrich, and Mr. Boorschmidt, with Freddy as coach, has a slight idea of what&’s in store.
Freddy and the Bean Home News (Freddy the Pig #10)
by Walter R. BrooksIn Freddy and the Bean Home News, Freddy&’s friend Mr. Dimsey, the editor of the Guardian, is ousted for publishing news of Bean Farm in the local newspaper. To ensure that those who are interested might still learn of all the goings-on, Freddy takes it upon himself to found a newspaper of his own and calls it The Bean Home News (the basis for the ever-popular Freddy Fan Club newsletter). It turns out that being a newspaperman isn&’t quite as easy as Freddy thought it might be, but with typical aplomb he manages to burn the wires!
Freddy and the Dragon (Freddy the Pig #26)
by Walter R. BrooksThese beloved classics, originally published between 1927 and 1958, the 26 classic books about Freddy the Pig are now going on to delight a sixth generation of children. Freddy the Pig, the &“Renaissance Pig&” (The New York Times Book Review) of Bean Farm, is back to thrill his fans of all ages in these all-American children&’s classics. In this terrific adventure, Mrs. Peppercorn reports trouble afoot in Centerboro. Luckily, Freddy and his Bean Home friends have the help of their very own dragon to catch the culprits. This is vintage Freddy and the whole ensemble cast at their charming best.
Freddy and the Flying Saucer Plans (Freddy the Pig #25)
by Walter R. BrooksOriginally published between 1927 and 1958, the 26 classic books about Freddy the Pig are now going on to delight a sixth generation of children. Freddy the Pig, the &“Renaissance Pig&” (The New York Times Book Review) of Bean Farm, is back to thrill his fans of all ages in these all-American children&’s classics. In this terrific adventure, Freddy must keep the real set of flying saucer plans out of the hands of traitorous spies—though he has a plan to slip them a false set and save the day, all the while disguised as an old gypsy woman. This is vintage Freddy and the whole ensemble cast at their charming best.
Freddy and the Ignormus (Freddy the Pig #8)
by Walter R. BrooksFirst published between 1927 and 1958, the 26 classic books about Freddy the Pig have delighted five generations of children and are now going on to delight a sixth generation. Freddy the Pig must summon all of his courage and detective skills when the chief suspect of a series of robberies on the Bean Farm is a legendary beast from the Big Woods.
Freddy and the Men from Mars (Freddy the Pig #22)
by Walter R. BrooksIn Freddy and the Men From Mars, the trouble starts with a newspaper report that the notorious Mr. Herbert Garble has captured six Martians. When the animals hear that the Martians will soon be appearing in Boomschmidt&’s Stupendous and Unexcelled Circus, Freddy suspects a hoax. Together with some unexpected guests and a giant pile of onions, Freddy must once again save the day!
Freddy and the Perilous Adventure (Freddy the Pig #9)
by Walter R. BrooksThe Fourth of July is no day for danger but that&’s just what&’s in store for the Bean Farm gang in Freddy and the Perilous Adventure. It all seemed so strange and exciting at first: Emma and Alice, Bean Farm&’s favorite ducks, and the intrepid Freddy, off for a glorious balloon ride to celebrate the nation&’s birthday. Of course, if Freddy and Emma and Alice and the other denizens of Bean Farm had known what was really in store for the brave aerialists in the Balloon Ascension they might just have remained quietly at home, listening to Freddy&’s poetry or to the boastful crowing of Charles.
Freddy and the Popinjay (Freddy the Pig #12)
by Walter R. BrooksPublished over a 40 year period, the 26 classic books about Freddy the Pig have delighted five generations of children, and they are now going on to delight a sixth generation. When J.J. Pomeroy, the robin, almost pulled off Freddy&’s tail, thinking it was a worm, Freddy decided to transform the robin into a popinjay. This starts a series of transformations—some of which may be a big mistake.
Freddy and the Space Ship (Freddy the Pig #20)
by Walter R. BrooksThe lovable characters from Bean Farm took off for Mars in Benjamin Bean&’s fabulous space ship but Mrs. Peppercorn&’s fiddling with the controls knocked them off their course and landed them in a far more strange place than they had prepared for.
Freddy Goes Camping (Freddy the Pig #15)
by Walter R. BrooksOriginally published between 1927 and 1958, the 26 classic books about Freddy the Pig are now going on to delight a sixth generation of children. Freddy the Pig, the &“Renaissance Pig&” (The New York Times Book Review) of Bean Farm, is back to thrill his fans of all ages in facsimile editions of these all-American children&’s classics. In Freddy Goes Camping, Mr. Camphor&’s aunts, Minerva and Elmira, are staying with him, much to his disgust. &“There&’s two kinds of aunts,&” he says. &“There&’s the regular kind, and then there&’s the other kind. Mine are the other kind.&” He enlists Freddy&’s aid in an attempt to rid his house of the ladies, with the result that Freddy and his chums become entangled with some extremely unfriendly ghosts in an abandoned summer hotel. Freddy camps out, goes canoeing, and tosses flapjacks like a pro when he&’s not mixing it up with the eerie Mr. Eha . . .