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Peter Cotton is a semi-retired Professor of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, living on nearby Dewees Island. He grew up in England, and graduated as a doctor in 1963. He left England in 1986 to become Professor of Medicine at Duke University, North Carolina, USA. He moved again to Charleston, South Carolina in 1994 to initiate the Digestive Disease Center at MUSC. Peter has been active in many National and International organizations and has given invited lectures and demonstrations in over 50 countries. His bibliography includes more than 900 medical publications and 17 medical textbooks.
His stories about Fred the snake started as a bedtime story for his kids to remind them how (not) to cross the road. When they had their kids, they asked “what happened to Fred-Fred”. Peter found a wonderful illustrator (Bonnie Lemaire) and published “When Fred the Snake was Squished and Mended”. This proved popular and he got on a roll, with now 9 books about Fred, managed by Bublish inc. After recovering from squishing, Fred went to school with the boy, received some friends from Jungle Jim, explored Charleston, went to the beach, and then went camping. Books 7, 8 and 9 has Fred and friends touring the sights of USA. The books have been well reviewed and gained several awards including 2 Mom’s choice gold medals. One reviewer said “Move over Lewis Carroll”. Peter was not named after a rabbit.
Reviewed by Alex Ndirangu for Readers' Favorite
From the majestic Niagara Falls to Washington's proud buildings, Fred the adventurous snake and his friends have toured some of the USA's most remarkable and jaw-dropping destinations. Their trip takes them further west in this new Fred the Snake series installment. In Los Angeles, California, they meet a movie star who takes them to a movie set. In Washington State, they climb Seattle's needle to see the city and Vancouver, Canada, from the sky. Best yet, they navigate the Pacific in Alaska on a wooden ship beside pods of whales, board a big dog sled across the icy tundra, and eventually continue on to surf mighty waves in Hawaii. Join these adventurous and fun-loving friends in Peter B. Cotton's When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore the USA-West.
When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore USA-West is packed with exciting characters and magical moments of adventure that are often spiced up with lots of action and suspense. You never know if they'll take a float plane or decide to take the bus to their next destination and what new people or animals they'll meet there. I couldn't wait to see if they'd interact with Hawaii's acrobatic dolphins at the beach. Bonnie Lemaire's sparkling illustrations that resemble cartoon screenshots help you picture the adventure. Peter B. Cotton's use of simple yet lyrical and intriguing wording is equally commendable. Children may even role-play different pages and thus boost their concentration. The charming story offers a thrilling adventure for young minds that shows new and exciting places, the beauty in celebrating cultures, and encourages coexistence with local wildlife. The message will also instill in children the importance of friendships, camaraderie, and how having fun makes life worth living.
