Fred the (very demanding) deer
Fred is crossing borders!
On May 7, 2026, his very first adventure appears in English. London-based publisher Scallywag Press has fallen head over heels for Fred’s irresistible charm and will publish a wonderful hardcover edition of his very first adventure. Go Fred!
In this unique and hilarious picture book, Fred the Deer throws a series of tantrums with his creator, 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 Pépé will give in and give him hands, and how the story will end up!
GAME OF THE DEER
A game with only winners, because EITHER you win OR you come away with good sportsmanship!
Download the PDF, print it on two A4 sheets, and tape them together.
Make-Believe Coloring Page
Who or what is Fred holding here? Make it up yourself. Download the make-believe coloring page, print it out (ask a grown-up), and draw something YOURSELF that you can color in. For example: Fred with a Pink Blob, Fred with a princess, Fred with a garbage bag, and so on…
About Pépé Smit
Pépé Smit was trained as a visual artist at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy and the Sandberg Institute. Her illustrations
have appeared in several leading magazines and newspapers, but she has increasingly focused on creating picture
books that make young children both laugh and think. Her first, Fred the (Very Demanding) Deer, has become a
much-reprinted title and marked the beginning of a successful series.
The books are published by De Harmonie and the English version of the first book is published by Scallywag Press
