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Charm and humour characterise the latest batch of books for very young children reviewed by Alison Boyle FUNNY FRED. by Peta Coplans. (Andersen, 9.99).

FUNNY FRED. by Peta Coplans. (Andersen, 9.99).

It's Fred's first day at school tomorrow and he asks his family what he will need to take. They each suggest something that is occupying them at the time. For example, his brother is reading books about escaping from prison and says Fred will need a spade for school. Fred's woolly-wrapped grand-ma, who obviously feels the cold, suggests he takes a hot water bottle. That night, with all the paraphernalia next to his bed, mum and dad give him all he needs -a school-bag and a set of crayons, which Fred puts to good use on the first day of school.

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