Book Series · 28 Books

Ready, Freddy! Books

In order from Tooth Trouble to Kindness Counts!.

The Ready, Freddy! series is a set of 28 picture books by Abby Klein, published between 2004 and 2014. Written for ages 4–10, most books run about 95 pages. Subjects across the series include teeth, teasing, and habits and behavior.

Tooth Trouble
The King of Show-and-Tell
Homework Hassles
Don't Sit on My Lunch!
Talent Show Scaredy-Pants
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Tooth Trouble
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004

Tooth Trouble

By Abby Klein, John McKinley (Illustrator)

Freddy's desperate to lose a tooth, but his plan might land him in big trouble.

96 pages· 6,096 words· Est. 47 min read-aloud
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Summary: First-grader Freddy Thresher faces a dilemma: he's the only one in class who hasn't lost a tooth. Determined to sign his name on the Big Tooth chart, Freddy hatches a risky plan. But when Max "The Meanie" taunts him, Freddy's quest for a lost tooth might lead to unexpected consequences. Will he succeed without getting into trouble with his mom? Dive into Freddy's world where losing a tooth becomes an adventure filled with challenges and surprises.
In reading order

Ready, Freddy! Series

28 books · Published 2004–2014

#1
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Tooth Trouble

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004

Freddy's desperate to lose a tooth, but his plan might land him in big trouble.

#3
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Homework Hassles

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

Freddy needs a cool nocturnal animal for his report. A sleepover leads to unexpected discoveries.

#4
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Don't Sit on My Lunch!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

A young boy tries out for a hockey team with the help of a friend and faces off against a bully

#7
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Yikes! Bikes!

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2006

Freddy must learn to ride a bike to outpace a bully in a charity race.

#8
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Halloween Fraidy-Cat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Can Freddy face his fears before the Halloween party reveals his secret fright?

#9
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Shark Tooth Tale

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

A first grader schemes to buy a prized shark tooth. Can he earn enough money?

#10
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Super-Secret Valentine

Chapter Book · Ages 7–8 · 2007

Freddy's secret Valentine card for Jessie risks classroom laughter. Can he keep it hidden?

#12
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Stop That Hamster!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

Freddy must hide a runaway hamster from his neat-freak mom. Can he succeed?

#16
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Ready, Set, Snow!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Can Freddy win the Snowshoe Race against a bully in the Winter Olympics?

#17
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Firehouse Fun!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

First graders visit a fire station, learning safety and teamwork.

#21
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Going Batty

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Freddy hears eerie attic noises. Can he face his fears and uncover the truth?

#24
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Shark Attack!

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2011

A first grader must find his lucky shark tooth to ace the aquarium quiz and win a prize.

#25
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Save the Earth!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

A first grader tackles an Earth Day challenge to join Team Green.

#26
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The Giant Swing

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

Can Freddy conquer his fear of the Giant Swing at the county fair?

#27
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The Reading Race

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

A read-a-thon contest promises books and an author visit. Can Freddy outlast everyone?

Companion series

Ready, Freddy! 2nd Grade Series

3 books · Published 2015–2016

Haunted Hayride

Chapter Book · 2016

Can Freddy conquer his fears on a haunted hayride, or will he prove Max right?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Ready, Freddy! series?

There are 28 books in the Ready, Freddy! series. It began with Tooth Trouble in 2004, and the newest book, Kindness Counts!, is the most recent.

What order should you read the Ready, Freddy! books in?

Start with Tooth Trouble and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #28.

What ages are the Ready, Freddy! books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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