num_pages: 32
description: Told from the point of view of a young child whose parents are divorced, Fred Stays with Me! follows a girl and her dog, Fred, from one parent's house to the other's, giving her a sense of continuity and stability. With a simple text and childlike language, the story expresses and addresses a child's concerns, highlights the friendship between child and pet, presents a common ground for the parents, and resolves conflict in a positive way. Tricia Tusa's charming and whimsical artwork adds a light, happy feel to this poignant--but not overly sentimental--story.
language: English
title: Fred Stays With Me!
titlecomplete: Fred Stays With Me!
genres: Picture Books, Family, Animals, Divorce, Cultural, Childrens, Humor, Fiction, Dogs, Realistic Fiction
ratings_count: 1864
awards: awardedAt: 1293868800000
name: Goldfinch Award (Iowa PreK-3rd Grade)
publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers