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My name is Peter Cotton (not named after a rabbit). I wrote my first story about Fred “When Fred the Snake got Squished and Mended” a very long time ago to teach my children to be careful crossing the road. There are now five more books, all in rhyming verse and beautifully illustrated by Bonnie Lemaire. My grandkids like them and I hope you may also.
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5 Star review of “When Fred the Snake and Friends explore Charleston”
Reviewed By Daniel D Staats July 2021 Come meet Fred the Snake. Fred has a great friend named Jungle Jim. Jungle Jim brings some friends to see Fred. Together they go to visit and explore Charleston, SC. Peter B. Cotton shares their adventures in his book...
What should Fred and friends do next? Suggestions please
Now that Fred and friends have returned home safely after their camping trip, they are wondering where to go and what to do next. Some readers came up with these ideas Fred enjoying Christmas Fred enjoying US national holidays Fred exploring our capital, Washington,...
Was Fred’s author, Peter Cotton, named after a rabbit?
NO, he was not! I was 47 years old when I arrived in USA and discovered that I was named after a rabbit. I could not understand why shop people and others fell over laughing when I gave my name, and started singing about hopping along a bunny trail at Easter. But...
“When Fred the Snake got Squished and Mended is a perfect selection for story time and will give caregivers an opportunity to discuss traffic safety as they read…most highly recommended.” —Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite
“A story with plenty of lessons….The characters are cute….And fun, bright colors and creative illustrations make this tale appealing and interesting.” —Samantha Dewitt (Rivera) for Readers’ Favorite
“Filled with beautifully flowing rhymes, colorful, eye-catching drawings, and engaging characters, this book is bound to be a child’s favorite story….A heartwarming and humorous tale that must be shared. I recommend this book to children of all ages.” —Alyssa Elmore for Readers’ Favorite