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Red Ted and the Lost Things

By Michael Rosen

Can a lost teddy, gloomy crocodile and cheese-mad cat find their way home?

heartwarming adventurous charming

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Average score: 4.29

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Red Ted and the Lost Things turns a lost-property office into the starting point for a funny, gently suspenseful adventure. Michael Rosen combines warmth, wit and emotional honesty with Joel Stewart’s expressive graphic-novel-style illustrations, while Red Ted’s unlikely friendship with a gloomy crocodile and cheese-mad cat gives the story plenty of charm. A lovely choice for children who enjoy stories about belonging, bravery and finding home, though the separation at the beginning may need a reassuring cuddle.

Genres

Adventure Friendship/Family Humour

What is Red Ted and the Lost Things about?

When Red Ted, a cherished teddy bear, is accidentally left on a train, he finds himself in a vast lost property office. Determined to reunite with his owner, Stevie, Red Ted teams up with a pessimistic crocodile and a cheese-loving cat. Together, they embark on an adventurous journey through the city, overcoming obstacles and forming unexpected friendships, all in a heartfelt quest to find their way back home.

About the author

Michael Rosen is a much-loved British author and poet. He is famous for writing funny and imaginative books for children, including the classic story 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. Michael enjoys performing his poems and stories, and he loves to make children laugh and think with his playful use of words.

Discussion ideas around Red Ted and the Lost Things

Feeling lost: How do you think Red Ted feels when he is left on the train, and what helps him keep going?

Friendship: Red Ted, Crocodile and Cat are very different. What does each friend bring to their journey?

Being brave: Which moment shows the most courage, and what makes it brave?

Lost things: What is the best way to help someone find something precious that they have lost?

Home and belonging: What makes somewhere feel like home for Red Ted, Crocodile and Cat?

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2009

First published

2009

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