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Description
Follow Fred and Pete on an adventure where they hitch rides in anything with wheels, and optimism prevails.
Fred is a near-sighted dog who worries all the time. He worries the most about what kind of trouble Pete is going to get them into next. Unlike Fred, Pete is a happy, impulsive dog who believes something wonderful waits around every corner. Fred and Pete live with their human, Ron. When the dogs misbehave, Ron leaves them at home for the day. So the dogs decide to find their own way to the beach. Pete is sure they can get to the beach by themselves, meet up with Ron and all will be forgiven. Full of misgivings, Fred hurries after Pete, if only to try to keep him out of trouble.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 3 to 5
- Grade:
- p to k
- Reading age:
- 3 to 5
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books starred selection
- Short-listed, Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Awards - Shining Willow
- Short-listed, SYRCA Shining Willow nominee
- Winner, Chocolate Lily Book Awards - Picture Books
- Winner, Chocolate Lily
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection
- Commended, Resource Links "The Year's Best"
- Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
Editorial Reviews
"Bright and bold illustration move the story forward and give depth to this delightful story."
— Puget Sound Council for Reviewing Children's Media
"Cute...story with colorful illustrations, this is a nice addition for young dog lovers."
— Highlands Regional Book Evaluation
"A delightful story...The mixed media illustrations really capture the spirit of the feisty dogs. The students are going to enjoy this book! The website for the book does a good job of explaining how the book was written and illustrated."
— Tacoma School District #10
"Nugent's playful text and humorous artwork combine well to create a fun-filled, enjoyable book…Likely to appeal to dog lovers of all ages. Recommended."
— CM Magazine
"Here are two pups to steal your heart, even from their portraits on the first page…This is a witty engaging tale, full of vitality and humour in text and illustration…Children will enjoy this pair and parents too will have a chuckle reading it. It really is a pleasure."
— Deakin Newsletter
