{"product_id":"my-friend-fred","title":"My Friend Fred","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Friend Fred\u003c\/i\u003e is a delightful and humorous early childhood picture book shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year in 2020. It celebrates friendship and individuality through the quirky antics of Fred, who enjoys eating dog food and howling at the moon. Despite their differences, the narrator and Fred share a strong bond, highlighting themes of acceptance and understanding. The simple text and expressive illustrations make it ideal for young children developing social and emotional skills, while the playful narrative engages early readers and listeners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes social-emotional learning around friendship and acceptance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages early literacy through rhythmic and repetitive text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports development of empathy and understanding of differences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFosters engagement with picture books and storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom Ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in read-aloud sessions to discuss friendship and diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate drawing or writing activities about unique friends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate drama activities based on the character's behaviours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore emotions and feelings through story discussions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Picture book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCBCA 2020 Book of the Year, Early Childhood shortlist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42238684397681,"sku":"ALL0948","price":23.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/all0948_my-friend-fred.webp?v=1768791581","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/my-friend-fred","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}