Freddy moves to a new community, where he makes many new friends.‘Highly successful—has the individuality and ‘style’ welcome on the primary-first grade reading level.’ —SLJ.

This story is great for teachers to read on the first day of school. The illustrations are simple yet compelling. It is also a great book for a teacher to read when a new student arrives. It can be read over and over again and never loses it's appeal. Syd Hoff's simple nature of writing inspires young people to read.