Bedtime is a special time for you and your children or grandchildren! One part of your routine may be reading aloud! These three delightful stories from author Fred Olds, all in Volume 1, present the adventures a child longs for while providing parents and grandparents a wise voice similar to Aesop's fables from when they were kids.The three stories in this volume, along with a story image to spark children's imaginations, are:Ben and the Terrible Red CardThe Hobbling HermitSammy and the Cross-eyed CrowBen and the Terrible Red Card tells the story of Ben, who talks to readers about why his teacher doesn't understand him, and he keeps getting in trouble at school. The Hobbling Hermit reminds us that when you have a friend-especially one who is a smart, tiny mouse-all your problems can be solved. Finally, this volume of Read-Aloud Stories with Fred introduces children to Sammy, who lives in the jungle with his mother and can talk to animals in Sammy and the Cross-eyed Crow. During this adventure, Sammy decides to help a friend in need which requires him to break a promise to his mom and face some consequences.These stories are for fun before you say good night to your little ones, but you'll also find plenty of conversations around these tales about friendship, loyalty, decision making, and kindness. Are you looking for some material to get your little ones thinking about our big, complicated world we live in? Get your copy of Read-Aloud Stories with Fred, Vol 1. today.

Read-Aloud Stories with Fred Volume 1: Three Bedtime Stories in One Book

Children's Books

Olds, Fred

Animals

Editor 911 Books

Flea moves about differently than any flea you’ve ever met before. But he still gives Doggy a huge, itchy issue. Now with both Doggy and Flea dealing with their own problems, what happens when the sun beats down on Doggy, and Flea gets too hot? Doggy’s quick reaction just might save him some scratching in this fun, silly picture book by master storyteller Fred Olds. 
Plus, your child will learn the meaning of the word opposite, which is used in the text and illustrated. This book comes complete with cute and fun illustrations by Robert T. Tong, Jr., and facts about dogs and fleas, plus an activity on opposites for our youngest readers.

The Dog and the Flea: A Tale of Two Opposites (Perky Pet Problems)

In this full collection of Read-Aloud Stories with Fred, we have included all six stories from volumes 1 and 2, a bonus story "Looking Inside" by Margo L. Dill (only available in this collection), and a foreword by Margo also. Each story has an illustration to start the story along with a question for children to consider while the story is being read aloud to them (or older children can read themselves). These stories are perfect for parents and grandparents to read to the children in their lives. The stories are: <ul><li>"Looking Inside" Join a kindergarten class as they learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and how he believed all people were the same on the inside. </li><li>"Ben and the Terrible Red Card" Ben is always getting in trouble at school, but he feels his teacher just misunderstands him. He's trying </li><li>"The Hobbling Hermit" The hermit's feet hurt, and he takes out his grumpiness on his new housemate, a small, smart mouse.</li><li> "Sammy and the Cross-eyed Crow" Sammy lives in the jungle and talks to animals What happens when he meets a crow who can't fly straight?</li><li>"Ben and the Bully, Billy Bob" Here's another Ben story, and this time, Ben's in front of the principal's office for a run-in with Billy Bob the Bully </li><li>"The Cheerless Chairmaker" Fred Olds has written a new fairy tale with a poor, sweet chairmaker and a smart, savvy princess </li><li>"Sammy and the Royal Rabbit" Sammy is back in the jungle with Jonathan the crow, and this time, he is visited by a rabbit who thinks he's a king </li></ul> This is a very special collection of short stories by two experienced children's authors. Don't miss out on getting this collection today

Read-Aloud Stories with Fred Vols. 1 and 2 Collection: 7 Children's Tales in One Book

Cat has a terrible problem. He wants to go outside, play in the grass, and get some fresh air! But Dog, who lives next door, barks loudly and scares him. It always ends in nothing but a terrible spat! Now Cat lives at the window and door, constantly on the lookout for Dog and a moment of peace in his favorite spot--outside.One lucky day, while inside, Cat hears the snap of a mouse trap, and he meets Mouse, who has watched Cat's problem with Dog from afar. Now in quite a problem of his own, Mouse has to do some quick thinking and talking to get out of this trap that he's in. Maybe the smallest of the three creatures can figure out a way to solve everyone's problems--or maybe not.Join Cat, Mouse, and Dog in a lively children's tale of problem solving by master storyteller Fred Olds with rich illustrations by debut illustrator Vivian Brown. It's another rhyming tale of the pets we love and can't live without in Fred's Perky Pet Problems book series for kids. Children will not realize they are learning the important life skill of problem solving which is reinforced with comprehension activities on the last page. Giggle with your child over Cat, Dog, and Mouse!

The Cat, The Mouse, and the Neighbor's Dog: A Tale of Problem Solving (Perky Pet Problems)

The kittens and Roscoe the Pup live side-by-side in their comfy house and don't spend much time together. This doesn't make Roscoe happy. Plus, the kittens have a squeaky toy they play with, and he is jealous. Roscoe decides to hide the toy one day, and the kittens search for it everywhere. What will Roscoe do when he sees the kittens look so sad? Can pups and kittens be friends?\nFind out in this warm and fun rhyming picture book by Fred Olds with cute illustrations from Vivian Brown in another Perky Pet Problems Series book!

The Kindly Kittens and the Jealous Pup: A Tale of Making New Friends (Perky Pet Problems)

The Squirrel Who Wouldn't Leave Home: A Tale of Trying New Things (Animal Antics)

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Olds, Fred. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.