Fred & the Peanut Butter Beast (with Andy Griffiths)
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Fred & the Peanut Butter Beast (with Andy Griffiths)

B1IntermediateMay 25, 202626 min

In the latest episode of their madcap cooking show, inFredible, Fred gets turned into Peanut Butter and chased by the Peanut Butter Beast! We are joined by Andy Griffiths, author of the hilarious You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast, illustrated by Bill Hope. Lessons include: Table manners help you enjoy your meal safely and mindfully; if a device is unnecessary, set it aside while you eat. Australian Children's Laureate Andy Griffiths is our special guest this week. His latest book is a fully illustrated adventure for kids 6-10, called You and Me and t...

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What if kittens played the glockenspiel? And what if unicorns were real? What if you could fly or travel back in time? We welcome you to What If World.

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I'm Mr. Eric, your host, and today I am joined by Andy Griffiths. He's a children's author published all over the world. His books include the Treehouse series and the Just series. Andy Griffiths was appointed the Australian Children's Laureate for 2026 and 2027,

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