Ready Freddie: Isn't Ready [Large Print]

By pell and Suzanne Pell

Meet Freddie-the lovable little boy who thinks he's always ready... until everything goes hilariously wrong

From toothpaste on his jeans and missing socks to spaghetti flying through the kitchen and paint ending up everywhere except the paper, Freddie's day is one unforgettable adventure after another. Every time he proudly announces, "I'm ready " something unexpected happens, leading to laughter, learning, and a few very memorable messes.

As Freddie stumbles through his busy day, he begins to discover that growing up isn't about getting everything right the first time. It's about taking responsibility, learning from mistakes, helping others, and trying again with a smile. With the love and patience of his mom, Freddie learns one of life's most important lessons: being ready doesn't mean being perfect-it means doing your best.

Filled with colorful illustrations, playful rhyming text, expressive characters, and humorous situations that young children instantly recognize, Ready Freddie Isn't Ready is a delightful read-aloud that parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers will enjoy sharing again and again.

Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early elementary readers, this heartwarming story gently encourages:

- Responsibility and independence

- Problem-solving skills

- Perseverance after mistakes

- Kindness and honesty

- Self-confidence and emotional growth

- Family relationships and positive encouragement

Young readers will laugh as Freddie's everyday mishaps turn into valuable life lessons, while adults will appreciate the positive message woven naturally into the story. Whether it's bedtime, classroom reading, library story time, or a special gift, Freddie's adventures remind children that every mistake is simply another opportunity to learn.

Ready Freddie Isn't Ready is the first book in the growing Ready Freddie Series, following Freddie as he learns, grows, and faces new adventures with humor, heart, and determination. Be sure to look for the other books in the series, including Ready Freddie School Already? and Ready Freddie Gets Steady.

Written and illustrated by Suzanne Pell, an award-winning children's book designer and illustrator with more than four decades of publishing and design experience, the Ready Freddie Series combines engaging storytelling with vibrant illustrations to create books children will want to read again and again.

If your child loves funny stories, colorful artwork, memorable characters, and meaningful life lessons wrapped in laughter, they'll quickly discover why Freddie is becoming a favorite companion for families everywhere. Suitable For Ages 4-8

• Format: Hardcover
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 196914677X
• ISBN13: 9781969146770
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Books by Sue - Sue@booksbysue.com
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3