Peter Cotton: Fred the Snake (Children’s Stage)

Peter Cotton, a regular hit at Main Street Reads, will read from his Fred the Snake series of award-winning children’s books!

It all began with “When Fred the Snake Got Squished and Mended” and after critical acclaim (and several awards) Dr. Peter Cotton was motivated to write more… and more… and more Fred adventures with his jungle friends!

Peter Cotton is British-born, retired Professor of Medicine in Charleston, SC, widely traveled and author of many medical books. He wrote the first story about Fred the Snake getting squished (and mended) when his kids were young, to teach them how (not) to cross the road. When they had their own children, they asked “What happened to Fred-Fred?” (so-called because he was in two pieces initially).

So, Peter dusted it off and found a publisher and a wonderful illustrator (Canadian Bonnie Lemaire). It seemed popular and fun, so there are now NINE books about the adventures of Fred the friendly snake. And friends. After recovering from his squishing, Fred has gone to school, welcomed Jungle Jim and other animals, explored Charleston, enjoyed the beach and taken his friends camping.

Books 7, 8 and 9 have Fred and friends exploring the cities and sights of USA. The Midwest book review said “Move over for Fred-Fred, Lewis Carroll.”