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Fred Wants to Play
by Janna Lathouder
Age: Older Preschool+
Emotions: Playful, energetic, lonely, sad
Animals: Octopus, oyster
Special needs: Can be applied to a child with ADHD
Fred's having a hard time sitting still and his energetic playfulness is off-putting to other fish. "If you can't keep still, you can't stay here" say the sawfish, causing Fred to swim away feeling alone and sad. But Fred soon finds a friend with a propensity for play.
Onomatopoetic words and large, clear illustrations will make this a nice read-aloud. However, it doesn't have the most sophisticated, real world ending so it's best read to the younger crowd. (Fred and Scott's playfulness is missed and all the animals join together for a singalong dance party on the very last page.)
Emotions: Playful, energetic, lonely, sad
Animals: Octopus, oyster
Special needs: Can be applied to a child with ADHD
Fred's having a hard time sitting still and his energetic playfulness is off-putting to other fish. "If you can't keep still, you can't stay here" say the sawfish, causing Fred to swim away feeling alone and sad. But Fred soon finds a friend with a propensity for play.
Onomatopoetic words and large, clear illustrations will make this a nice read-aloud. However, it doesn't have the most sophisticated, real world ending so it's best read to the younger crowd. (Fred and Scott's playfulness is missed and all the animals join together for a singalong dance party on the very last page.)