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Fred Stays With Me! by Nancy Coffelt

I very much enjoyed this story of a young girl whose parents are divorced. Sometimes she is with her mother, and other times she is with her father. But, always Fred, her beloved dog stays with her! Fred eats the crumbs of the pizza her mother purchases; Fred sleeps on the floor of her bedroom at her dad's house.

Fred has a nasty habit of eating all of her dads socks, and this makes him very mad. Fred has a habit of making her mother's car seats dirty, and at times she is very tired of his constant barking. Both mom and dad say "What am I going to do with Fred???"

Both parents tell her that Fred cannot stay with them. And, the girl states "Fred doesn't have to stay with either of you! FRED STAYS WITH ME!"… (more)

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Whisper1 | 136 other reviews | Oct 7, 2024 |

Fred Stays With Me! by Nancy Coffelt

This story is about a girl named Fred and her faithful dog, Barney, who stays with her through life's changes. As Fred adjusts to living between her divorced parents' homes, Barney provides comfort and stability. The book celebrates the bond between a child and her pet, highlighting themes of love, resilience, and the importance of family, both human and animal.
Age 4-5+
South Hill Public Library

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adrienneasaeli1222 | 136 other reviews | Jun 10, 2024 |

The Big Eclipse by Nancy Coffelt

Includes explanations and facts about solar eclipses. Animal characters and comic-ish make it unattractive to me for a read-aloud. Contains eclipse mythology. Good for display or selection for one to read independently.

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bogreader | Sep 8, 2023 |

Fred Stays With Me! by Nancy Coffelt

Summary: A story about divorce and how a child deals with it from being with one parent to another. The dog in the story is a symbol of something stable in the boy's life.

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Yuping | 136 other reviews | Nov 30, 2022 |

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