Book Series · 28 Books

Ready, Freddy! Books

In order from Tooth Trouble to The Giant Swing.

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
Talent Show Scaredy-Pants
Help! A Vampire's Coming!
Yikes! Bikes!
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.
The complete set

Ready, Freddy! Series

28 books · Published 2004–2014

Series
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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.

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The King of Show-and-Tell

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

Freddy must sneak a surprising find to school to outshine his friend's show-and-tell.

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$574

Talent Show Scaredy-Pants

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2005

A talentless first grader faces a bully and a talent show dilemma.

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$574

Help! A Vampire's Coming!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

A first grader battles relentless nightmares of a vampire. Can he find peace?

Yikes! Bikes!

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2006

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

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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?

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$574

Shark Tooth Tale

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

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

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$574

Super-Secret Valentine

Chapter Book · Ages 7–8 · 2007

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

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$574

Stop That Hamster!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

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

The One Hundredth Day of School!

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2007

Freddy needs 100 shark cards by the 100th day. Can he succeed?

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$574

The Pumpkin Elf Mystery

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A mysterious elf leaves treats for well-behaved kids. Can Freddy find him?

Thanksgiving Turkey Trouble

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

Freddy must play the turkey in the Thanksgiving play, facing laughter and embarrassment.

Camping Catastrophe!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

Can Freddy brave the wild to avoid a week's worth of chores?

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$574

Ready, Set, Snow!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

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

Firehouse Fun!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

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

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$574

The Perfect Present

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009

Freddy discovers the joy of giving over receiving this Christmas.

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$574

The Penguin Problem

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Freddy's penny jar is missing. Can he still save the penguins?

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$574

Apple Orchard Race

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2010

Can Freddy outsmart a cheater to win the apple orchard prize?

Going Batty

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

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

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$574

Science Fair Flop

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Freddy's science fair project is ruined. Can he save it in time?

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$574

A Very Crazy Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2011

Freddy's holiday turns wild with his mischievous twin cousins.

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$574

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.

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$574

Save the Earth!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

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

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$574

The Reading Race

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

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

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$574

Homework Hassles

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2014

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

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$574

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

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$574

The Giant Swing

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

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

Kindness Counts!

Chapter Book

A boy must perform a good deed for his school bully.

Companion series

Ready, Freddy! 2nd Grade Series

3 books · Published 2015–2016

Snow Day Dare

Picture Book · 2015

A second grader faces a daring sled challenge on a snow day.

Haunted Hayride

Chapter Book · 2016

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

Ninja Worrier

Picture Book

Can karate skills help a boy face a school bully?

Good to know

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, The Giant Swing, was published in 2014.

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.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Ready, Freddy! to life.

01

Abby Klein

Author
02

John McKinley

Illustrator

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