Hello, friends! Today, we have a fun story called “Fred” by Mick and Chloe Inkpin. Let’s jump into the adventure!
Fred is a happy dog who loves to play. He can sit, stay, and fetch a ball. Fred is learning lots of new things, and he tries his best every day. He listens when called and doesn’t run away—well, not too often!
Fred knows some important words like “ball,” “walk,” “park,” and “bed.” But there’s one word he hears all the time: “Fred.” What could it mean? Fred is curious and wants to find out!
One day, Fred sees another dog that looks just like him. This dog has Fred’s ball! Fred wonders if this dog knows what “Fred” means. As Fred chases pigeons in the park, he thinks about it.
Suddenly, Fred hears a splash! He jumps into the water and feels safe when he sees his friend. Fred shakes off the water and licks his friend’s face. Then, a light bulb goes off in Fred’s head. “Fred” is his name! He is Fred!
Fred is so happy to know his name. He runs around, making his friend laugh. Fred sits, lifts his paw, and jumps into his friend’s arms. He feels loved and special.
Fred snuggles up with his friend, feeling cozy and warm. He knows he is Fred, and he is very happy.
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Name Game: Just like Fred discovered his name, let’s play a name game! Ask each child to sit in a circle and take turns saying their name out loud. After everyone has shared, encourage the children to think about what makes their name special. Ask them to share if they know why they were given their name or if it has a special meaning.
Word Hunt: Fred knows words like “ball,” “walk,” and “park.” Let’s go on a word hunt! Take the children on a short walk around the classroom or playground. Ask them to point out objects they see and say the words out loud. Encourage them to think about what other words they know and use every day. Can they find something new and learn its name?
Draw Your Adventure: Fred had an exciting adventure in the park. Ask the children to draw their own adventure with a pet or a favorite toy. What would they do? Where would they go? After drawing, have them share their adventure with the class, explaining what makes it special and fun, just like Fred’s story.
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript, removing any unnecessary elements while maintaining the essence of the story:
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[Music]
Hi boys and girls! Welcome to Storytime Family. Today, we have “Fred” by Mick and Chloe Inkpin. Let’s get started!
Hooray! Hooray! I sit, I stay.
Fred, I’m not the best in class, but I’m not last. I pass my test along with all the rest. At last, I stay away from cars and I know just what to do when called to come. I do not run away—not often anyway.
I can fetch a stick or ball. I come when called, and that’s not all. I sit, I stay, I do not run away. Hooray! Fetch and sit and stay—I understand them all.
Those are the words I know: ball, walk, park, and bed. I know those too, but what is “Fred”?
They say it all the time: “Fred, Fred, Fred.” They whisper it sometimes. If only I could understand what “Fred” means, but it makes no sense. They laugh and shake their heads. They say I’m dense, but I will figure it out one day.
I know I will if I can fetch and sit and stay. Oh, Fred, I know I will, and they will clap and say, “Good boy!”
What is “friend”? There is another dog upstairs where I’m not allowed to go. I saw him once. I wonder if he knows what “Fred” is all about and why they shout it all the time.
He looks like me. He has my ball. I’m chasing pigeons in the park, which I’m not allowed to do. I like the way they flap about. I think they like it too.
If there are no pigeons, a duck will have to do. There is that other dog again. I wonder if he wants to play.
[Applause]
Paddle, struggle, bubble, trouble, kick, and splatter. I hear but cannot think. A scream, a dash, a jump, a splash, a foot, a face—it’s you! I’m safe.
I shake the water from my ears. I lick your face, I taste your tears.
Oh, Fred, you whisper. A light goes on inside my head. What could it be? I stare into your eyes and blink. I think a thought that thinks: “Fred is a name. Fred is my name!”
Finally right! Suddenly, I see that I am Fred. That “friend” is me. I have been fretting all the time.
Ah! What’s your name? I whizz around, I make you laugh. I look at you, you say I’m daft. I sit for you, I lift my paw, and jump into your arms once more.
Your cheek is soft. I try to wag my tail right off. There’s nothing left for me to do except to run back home with you.
I’m very fond of you. You smell nice too.
[Applause]
I drag my blanket from my bed and snuggle up with you instead. I think the thought inside my head—the thought that knows that I am Fred.
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