Children’s Bookwatch: May 2015 Midwest Book Review An award-winning children’s book series in stunning verse, “When Fred the Snake Got Squished and Mended” (otherwise popularly known as “Fred-Fred”) is a beloved, original tale of a charming, adventurous, jungle snake pet who lacked crossing traffic skills. This amusing story is wonderfully written in rhyming narrative verse, […]
Another nice review: Lewis Carroll indeed! Read More »
Fred was tickled to receive recently notice of his bronze medal from the Moonbeam Childrens book awards, for the best picture book series. There were 1300 entries in all categories. Kudos certainly to master illustrator Bonnie Lemaire. Fred and Jungle Jim and their friends are looking forward to exploring my home town, Charleston, in the
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The 3 books about Fred the friendly snake now have a new publisher, IngramSpark We look forward to new adventures together.
Fred did well at school, but missed his jungle friends, so asked Jungle Jim to come and visit him. Jim collected lots of jungle friends, including a lady snake. But he couldn’t take everybody. “A tiger really wanted in, but Jim was nervous taking him, Tigers have a lot of bounce, and a tendency to
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Radio silence since the summer, sorry, but no shortage of activity. Selecting photos for my annual Christmas letter has reminded me of the many very special activities. We had a wonderful family summer at Dewees, including 4 days at Disney, surprisingly not too hot or too crowded. Some golf outings, including California with Andy and
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Family fun is off to a great start. Nicky, Jules, Perdy and Jack arrived and got into the spirit quickly. Jules brother Alban came for the day, with Julie, Dylan, Megan and Asher
Summer family fun at Dewees Read More »
We went to the “Repticon” reptile show in Columbia (SC) to see how many people would be interested to meet Fred, and to take some books home. Happily, several did. A truly ethnic experience. They had a special place for me. We met new friends Marion was very brave.
Fred the Snake visits friends at a reptile show! Read More »
A great gathering of family and friends in Goldsboro, NC, to celebrate Jodi Bowden’s 50th birthday. The young (and older) ones had a good time!
Jodi's big birthday Read More »
We are going to the large Repticon show in Columbia at the weekend. Fred is looking forward to meeting many new friends, and introducing them to his books. (Marion is not too sure about it)
Fred is going to a reptile show! Read More »
Fun on the beach. The Fletcher/Bowden family again gained best in show (actually in a tie with the Savages) with a great depiction (and rendition) of “itsy bitsy spider”, which did indeed get washed away, by the incoming tide
Dewees island annual sand art festival Read More »
