Go to Bed, Fred! - Large Print by Carly Mottinger (Hardcover)

About the Book

Go to Bed Fred is the story of a little boy named Brody and the trials and tribulations he endures as he tries to put his dog, Fred, to bed for the night.

Book Synopsis

Go to Bed Fred is the story of a little boy named Brody and the trials and tribulations he endures as he tries to put his dog, Fred, to bed for the night. Fred has a very detailed bedtime routine which includes doggy treats, goodnight songs, and of course lots of hugs and kisses. And, you know, like dog, like owner, because it turns out Brody also has just a teeny-weeny bit of trouble getting to sleep himself. There are just so many things to do first! And so many questions running through his head, like "Do fish have eyebrows?" and "Are farts just burps from your butt?" Brody's mom has her work cut out for her as she wrangles her very active son into sleep mode (a nightly struggle some of you parents just might be familiar with).

The colorful and fun illustrations bring this delightful story to life, from Fred's adorably nonplussed expressions as he gets dragged through his bedtime rituals to the unbridled energy of Brody's wacky antics as he does everything in his power to delay the inevitable. This duo will charm you with their affection for each other, and kids and parents alike will relate to the nighttime drama of saying goodbye to the day. Author Carly Mottinger infuses this story with humor and laugh-out-loud observations. Go to Bed Fred delivers on cuteness and comedy and is guaranteed to become a family favorite.

We hope Go to Bed Fred will become a highlight in your own exhausting bedtime routines.

Review Quotes

"This is a delightful children's book that captures the charming relationship between Brody and his beloved dog, Fred. The story revolves around Fred's aversion to bedtime, despite Brody's best efforts to make the routine enjoyable. With its heartwarming illustrations and relatable bedtime struggles, this book is a wonderful read-aloud that will resonate with young readers and their furry friends, teaching them the importance of a good night's sleep and the power of patience" -- Amazon reviewer

"My son is obsessed. We have to read it every night now, it's actually annoying how much we have read it! The illustrations are super cute and kids can relate" -- Amazon reviewer

"This book is seriously so cute and so fun!! My 20-month-old was glued to the book while I was reading it to him! The message and the pictures in the book were so good and I would recommend this book to anyone who has children of all ages!: ) It's definitely a new favorite in our household!" -- Amazon reviewer