A Fairy Called Fred
by Robert Tregoning and Stef Murphy
A joyful fairytale from the creators of the much-loved picture book Out of the Blue.
Coming June 2024
“Joyous, uplifting, full of light and love – Tregoning is one of my favourite picture book writers and Murphy is stunning. Love it!” - Lu Fraser (Bestselling author of The Littlest Yak)
“Like reading a happy dream. I would highly recommend this gorgeous and important book to everyone.” - Holly Ryan (Author of Never Mess with a Pirate Princess)
“Feelgood, fairy FUN with readaloud rhymes, gorgeous illustrations, and an important heartfelt message about gender stereotyping and inclusively.” - Mariesa Dulak - (Author of There’s a Tiger on the Train)
“A beautifully told Cinderella story with stunning illustrations that is full of warmth and reminds us that everyone deserves their wishes to come true.” - Rachael Davis (Author of I Am NOT a Prince)
“A gorgeous, fabulous story which brims with a defiant bravery and shimmers with hope and happiness.” - Ian Eagleton (Author of Nen and the Lonely Fisherman)
“A magical, uplifting story and beautiful illustrations. Love it!” - Sital Gorasia Chapman (Author of The Bedtime Boat)
“Jump in and be filled with the joy that springs from each and every page, Robert Tregoning and Stef Murphy are a wonderfully dynamic new pairing.” - Emma Perry (Author of I Don’t Like Books. Never. Ever. The End.)
“A beautiful book in every way!” - Frances Tosdevin (Author of The Library Mouse)
“Robert and Stef, the creators of the gorgeous 'Out of the Blue', have done it again! Absolutely wonderful!” - Catherine Ward (Author of The Emerald Forest)
In all of the fairytale stories you’ve read,
have you ever heard of a fairy called Fred?
You haven’t?! Oh well then, you’ve found the right book -
for this is Fred’s story,
so let’s have a look…
Fred the fairy works at a Wish-Granting Plant – and when he’s finally given his very first wish to grant, he wants to get it right!
Josh only has one wish. He’s been invited to a princess party . . . and he needs a dress to wear!
With time ticking and the party approaching, it’s up to Fred to conjure up the PERFECT outfit, and make sure that Josh is the very best-dressed princess. Can Fred make this little boy’s wish come true, and prove himself in the process?
A Fairy Called Fred is a funny, joyful Cinderella story that celebrates the courage it takes to be yourself and to do something for the very first time. It’s perfect for fans of Grandad's Camper and Julian Is a Mermaid.