Fred the (very demanding) Deer

Author: Smit, Pepe

Interest age: from c 3 years

Published on 7 May 2026 by Scallywag Press in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 36 pages, Full colour throughout
257 x 208 x 13 | 352g

In this unique and hilarious picture book, Fred the Deer throws a series of tantrums with his illustrator, and ends up getting most of what he wants!Fred the deer loves living in the forest. Or does he? No, he says he does not! He is bored, and wants to visit the town! Once there, he sees everyone else has shoes - so why can't he have shoes? Everyone else seems to be eating chips, but he needs hands to eat chips... really, Fred? Read on to see if Pepe will give in and give him hands, and how the story will end up!