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Dustbin Fred

Name: Dustbin Fred
ISBN: 9780199186242

By Mal Peet

Dustbin Fred makes rhyming fun—but what surprising discovery is hiding among the rubbish?

engaging educational rhythmic

Genres

Poetry/Verse

What is Dustbin Fred about?

Join Dustbin Fred in this delightful rhyming tale that introduces young readers to common rhyme families. Designed for Reception and Year 1 children, this engaging story helps develop early reading skills through fun and repetition.

About the author

Mal Peet was a brilliant British author who loved writing books for young people. He is well known for his exciting football stories, like 'Keeper', which won lots of awards. Mal enjoyed mixing adventure and mystery in his books, making reading fun and gripping for everyone who picked them up.

Pages

12 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1998

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