Fred started as a bedtime story for my then young children, Andy and Nicky, a very long time ago.
Andy and Nicky
1969 bedtime story text
When Nicky had her children, she asked "What happened to Fred-Fred". I found the 1969 text and a wonderful illustrator, Bonnie Lemaire. We published the first book "When Fred the Snake got Squished and Mended"
Perdy, Nicky and Jack
Bonnie
Perdy and Jack liked that book and others, so I asked their permission to include them in the new books. Jack went to the beach, where "he was trying to ride, two dolphins swimming side by side".
Then Perdy joined the camping trip, and brought Coco their dog.
Ooops, over the waterfall
Jack and Perdy building a fire
The family is completed when Kiki, their cat, joins the fun.
Coco and Kiki with Jack
Flying home in style
The real Perdy and Jack have done their own exploring in USA. First stop DC, as in the 7th book
Jack says "Wouldn't it be a lot of fun to have a ride in Airforce One?"
Fred and I thank you, Perdy and Kiki and Jack and Coco, for your help with my books!
