Ned and Fred: Book 2

By Shelley Davidow

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Meet the author: Shelley Davidow

Follow the adventures of Ned and Fred as young readers continue their phonics journey. Book 2 reinforces all five vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) through relatable characters and nature-inspired scenarios, gradually building reading fluency. Each story features consistent sentence structures and thematic vocabulary that help children consolidate their understanding of short vowel patterns.

The gentle humour and engaging sight words make this book an ideal step forward for readers ready to move beyond absolute beginners. With words like swam, back, big, pig, dog, tub, and mud, children grow increasingly confident in recognising and sounding out short vowel words across all five vowels.

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ISBN: 9781923569904

Size: 148 x 210 mm (A5)

Black & white, 22 pages

Published: April 2026. First published in 2006.

About the author: Shelley Davidow

Dr Shelley Davidow is an award-winning author of over 50 books and a Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. With two decades of teaching experience from Kindergarten to Year 12, she runs professional development workshops for schools and communities nationwide in creative writing. As a trained facilitator in Restorative Practice she consults with schools around the country. Her publications include the novel The Girl with the Violin (HarperCollins, 2024), the parenting handbook Grounded and the well-loved Write Now!.

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