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Freda the Fry

Created by: Patsy Dingwell
Artist: Marla Lesage
Publisher: Acorn Press
SKU: AC0224

$14.95

A fun tribute to fries and one of Prince Edward Island’s major food exports, this endearing story will appeal to fry lovers, young readers, educators, parents, and beyond. The twist at the end is simply delicious and handled with a light touch that will earn more laughs than tears.

 

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Description

When Ivy picks up her favorite treat she is in for a big surprise. A golden fry comes to life and insists on telling Ivy how she came to be. Ivy listens with amazement as Freda shares her magical journey from being a seed potato in her Grampy’s warehouse to a beautiful talking fry on her dinner plate.

A fun tribute to fries and one of Prince Edward Island’s major food exports, this endearing story will appeal to fry lovers, young readers, educators, parents, and beyond. The twist at the end is simply delicious and handled with a light touch that will earn more laughs than tears.

Additional information

Weight149 g
Dimensions8 × 10 in
Author

Artist

Language

Publisher

Status

Active title

Binding

Paperback

Pages

32

ISBN

9781773661858

Published on

May 8 2025

ISBN

978-1-77366-185-8

Published on

May 14, 2025

Reviews

Food and storytelling have always gone hand in hand, and Patsy Dingwell’s Freda the Fryproves it with charm, whimsy, and a dash of Maritime flavour. This delightful picture book introduces readers to Freda, a golden French fry who tumbles from her fryer basket and sets off on an unexpected adventure. With playful text and vibrant illustrations, it’s a book that celebrates food, community, and imagination—all while making you crave a hot plate of fries.

 

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