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When Fred the Snake and Friends explore USA-West
Children's Books
Jungle Jim takes Fred the friendly snake, his girlfriend Bernadette, other animals, Perdy and Jack to enjoy some of the sights on the west coast of USA, from Hollywood California to Alaska and Waikiki beach, Hawaii
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Fred goes West!
The third book about traveling around the famous places in USA. Jim drives and flies and steers various vehicles from California up the coast to Alaska and then on to Hawaii. Many adventures and excitement along the way. "Jim drove again, so they could see the national park Yo-sem-it-e. With Sequoia trees so high, they really seemed to touch the sky. One so wide, yes, it's true, you can drive a car right trhough!" A Mom's Choice Gold Award recipient, like 4 of his other books.
Traveling Fred and friends
Fred and his friends complete their journey across USA, visiting some of the famous sights, starting in Hollywood and finishing on Waikiki beach, Hawaii. Kirkus review says "The book's best element is its balance of educational information and an entertaining tone. This children's travel book stokes curiosity and a spirit of adventure". Readers favorite 5star review "says The adventures of Fred, Perdy, and the other characters are fun, and I am sure kids will be excited to read them over and over again. I also believe this book is an excellent tool for teaching children about the geography of the United States and related topics. I can strongly recommend this picture book to anyone who wants useful and educational reading for their children and students. This story is a great way for them to learn while being entertained".
Whoa, big bear!
From Fred book #9, exploring USA-West. Having fun in Alaska "If you meet a bear, be brave. Loudly shout and madly wave. Get together in a bunch, to avoid becoming lunch"
Fred arrives in Hawaii
Fred and his friends have been touring the USA in the last 3 books. They finish their journey on Waikiki beach in Hawaii. "It is the 50th state, and all islands, there are eight, an arrangement you may know is called an archi-pelago". This book just received several 5 star reviews and a Mom's Choice Gold Award!
Fred in Hollywood
The lady movie star helped Bernadette place Fred's star on the walk of fame. Lucky Fred! Next stop San Francisco, then Yosemite, Tahoe, Seattle, Alsaka and Hawaii. The latest review on Amazon says "a perfect read for both adults and kids...."
Fred goes west!
This is the third book about Fred and friends exploring famous sights in USA. Jungle Jim takes Perdy and Jack, Fred and his new bride Bernadette, and other animals through fun places on the west coast. They start in Hollywood where Fred got a Star, and Perdy was in a movie. In San Francisco, Jim flew under the Golden gate bridge, got locked up temporarily in Alcatraz, then enjoyed Yosemite and Tahoe. They toured Alaska, enjoying the wild life (but avoiding bears), and had fun on Waikiki beach before returning home.
Fred The Snake 9
This is the third of the series of adventures as Fred and friends explore some of the famous places in USA. From California, through Alaska to Hawaii. Rhyming and profusely illustrated, fun and educational. GO Fred!
When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore USA East
Children's Books
This is the seventh book in the series about Fred the friendly snake, who was sent as a present by Jungle Jim. Having gone camping with his friends in book six, in this book, “When Fred The Snake and Friends Explore USA East,” the adventure continues as they have fun in some of the best cities along the eastern United States.
Hold on tight, and go along on their ride.
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USA, here we come!
Jim has arranged for Fred and his friends to go on a tour of the USA. This is the first of three books exploring famous places, starting in Washington DC. They then go to New York city, Niagara falls, Chicago, St Louis, New Orleans, Everglades, Parks, Cape Canaveral and Kitty Hawk! Lots of fun on the way! Come and join us!
Where shall Fred go next?
Now that Jim has taken them all around highlights of the eastern states, we need help in decideing where to go in the next 2 books, exploring the central and then western states. They should start in Texas, then where do you suggest next. Let us know at www.petercottontales or at https://www.facebook.com/fredthesnakebooks Thanks Peter Cotton author (not named after a rabbit)
Fred and friends traveling
Jungle Jim is taking Fred, Perdy, Jack and friends around USA. This is the first of 3 books, exploring the eastern states. Starting with the nation's capital, where else? Jump on and lets get started!
Fred is exploring USA!
Jungle Jim is taking Perdy, Jack, Fred and friends to see the cities and famous sights of USA, starting with the Eastern States. After Washington, DC, on to New York city, Niagara falls, Chicago, St Louis, New Orleans, Everglades, Cape Canaveral and Kitty Hawk. Strap in and join the ride!
When Fred The Snake and Friends Explore USA Central
Children's Books
This is the eighth book in the series about Fred and his friends, and the second in the planned trilogy of exploring special places in the United States. Join the fun and educational adventures from Texas to Vegas.
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They find gold!?
Perdy found a great big nugget. The monkeys helped to lug it into town, but they were told "sorry folks, it's iron, not gold". On to the next adventure in Monument valley.....
Fred traveling again in USA
Starting at a rodeo in Texas, Fred and his friends explored famous places and sights of some central states. After marveling at Mount Rushmore, they toured Yellowstone park, enjoyed panning for gold in Colorado, admired the Canyons, checked out the Apache nation and the Desert museum in Tucson. They ended up in Las Vegas where Fred and Bernadette were married! Soon they will set out for California, Alaska and Hawaii!
More adventures in USA!
Jim takes Fred and his friends through some famous places in the central states. Starting with a rodeo in Texas, to Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, Canyons, Colorado and Arizona, ending in Las Vegas, where Fred and Bernadette get married!
When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore USA-Central
Children's Books
This is the eighth book in the series about Fred and his friends, and the second in the planned trilogy of exploring special places in the United States. Join the fun and educational adventures from Texas to Vegas.
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When Fred the Snake Goes To School
Children's Books
After a happy summer playing together, the boy wants to take Fred the Snake to school! Fred is a friendly snake, but the students were nervous at first. Then Fred earned their trust and affection by playing real nice and twisting into fun things they needed, like a jump rope and soccer goal!
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Back to school soon?
School can sometimes be a little scary, but imagine when one of your friends brings a snake with him! But, no need to worry, Fred the snake is friendly and helpful. He learned to write (with his tail) and made himself into things that the school needed, like a jump rope, soccer goal and waterslide for the pool. Teacher said "for all you've done, you're cetainly our number one. For sharing all your curvy joints you get a million merit points. Now we all know that snakes are friends with warm hreats and useful bends".
Fred helping at school
His Mum, the teacher and all the other kids were nervous when Jack the boy wanted to take his pet snake (Fred) to school. But he won everbody's hearts when he joined the games and especially when he bent himself into things they needed, like a waterslide by the pool. He also made himself into a soccer goal, and a jump rope! We were worried about his previously squished place when he became the tug of war rope, but the mend was stong. Everything is more fun in life when we all work together. Thanks for your example, Fred
Transition to school
One of the earliest important transitions in life is going to school for the first time. It is both exciting and scary. Fred was looking forward to going, but, a snake at school?? "Our teacher paled, but Mum’s entreaties soon prevailed. It really is no risk you take, for Fred’s a very friendly snake. Fred and I were rather scared, despite how carefully prepared. The other kids all stared at us when we boarded the school bus. Some I know were scared of snakes, their slivers and the hiss they make, But they will certainly soon find that this snake, Fred, is sweet and kind." Read on and find that Fred became the hero at school......
Fred the Snake at School!
After playing together all summer, the boy wanted to take Fred, the friendly snake, to school. The teacher and students were nervous at first, but Fred became very popular when he studied well and turned himself into fun things the children needed. What's Fred's favorite class? Recess, of course!
When Fred the Snake and Friends Go to the Beach
Children's Books
Jack and Perdy's Dad comes home from a trip and takes everyone on a ferry boat to Dewees Island. They spend a happy day on the beach, but had a scare when Bernadette got swept out to sea. Jack rescued her with a windsurfer.
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Dad came home
Dad came back from a working trip, with a new beard. Welcomed by Mama, Jack and his friends Fred, monkeys and the giraffe. What shall they do to celebrate? Why, go to the beach of course. Daddy said “let’s have some fun, enjoy a day out in the sun The forecast is for lovely weather. Get our beachy stuff together”. You’ll need swimsuits, towels and mats, and don’t forget your floppy hats Lather on the sunscreen please, on your face and neck and knees We will go down to the sea, at Sullivans or IOP. But Jack said, oh Daddy please. Let’s go over to Dewees.......
Daddy gets back from his trip
When Daddy (with his new beard) got back from a business trip, he invited JP and Perdy to spend the day at the beach. Of course they took Jungle Jim, Fred, Bernadette and their many friends.
On the ferry to Dewees island
Fred and Bernadette went to the beach on Dewees Island,with the boy JP, his sister Perdy and their Mum and Dad. Here they are on the ferry, the Dewees Islander. They had a wonderful time, but JP had to save Bernadette who was washed out to sea on her floaty.
When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore Charleston
Children's Books
Fred and his newly arrived friends that Jungle Jim brought go out to explore and enjoy the sights of Charleston, South Carolina
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Fred goes to the market!
When Fred the frendly snake came to live with the boy in Charleston, he enjoyed exploring the lovely city. What a treat to stroll through the market downtown and admire all sorts of local crafts and goodies. Sweetgrass baskets, paintings, hot suaces, packets of grits, jewellery, hats, drinks and snacks, funny signs and so much more. Fred was proud to see his books on show at the Historic Preservarion Society booth! Maybe they should all go on a carriage ride, a great way to see and learn about the city?
Let's explore Charleston!
My 4th book about Fred the friendly Snake and his friends has them touring the sights of Charleston, SC, where I live and work (occasionally). What better way than a carriage ride? They went past elegant city buildings and museums, through pretty neighborhoods south of Broad st (and past the SNOBs restuarant -Slightly North of Broad!), and down to the battery at the tip of the penisula to look out at Fort Sumpter. Then, back up East Bay St and the Rainbow Row of houses back to the Market (don't miss that) Thank you, strong horse and the articulate guide. Srongly recommended (like my 7 Fred books). www.petercottontales.com
Charleston, SC
Fred the snake and friends enjoyed exploring the lovely city of Charleston. "We took a carriage ride, explored the grand old houses south of Broad, admired the churches and their spires. This carriage could use softer tires. I fear we might break some bones, bouncing on these cobblestones. Turned the corner then to show the famous pretty rainblow row" As they say in the South "Y'all come visit". Lots to see and do.
What's Next for Fred-Fred?
Fred the friendly snake (called Fred-Fred by my kids because he got squished in two in the first book) did well at school and then invited Jungle JIm to come visit with some friends, and to see where Fred lives. Travel restrictions in place now (April 2020) make it impossible for all of us to walk the streets of the beautiful city of Charleston, SC, where I live and work. So, turn the pages and take a fun virtual tour, illustrated perfectly by Bonnie. Y'all come on......
Charleston restaurants
Charleston, SC, has much to offer for both residents and tourists. Over the last 10-15 years it has become a Foodie destination. There are dozens of great restuarants both on and off the peninsula. Fred enjoyed the mussels at Rue de Jean, as I do!
Fred tours Charleston
I am Peter Cotton, the author, living in Charleston, SC, so wanted Fred and friends to see the sights.
When Jungle Jim Comes to Visit Fred the Snake
Children's Books
Jack and Perdy's Dad comes home from a trip and takes everyone on a ferry boat to Dewees Island. They spend a happy day on the beach, but had a scare when Bernadette got swept out to sea. Jack rescued her with a windsurfer.
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Jungle Jim loading up!
Fred the snake was having a good time with the boy, even going to school with him, but was missing his forest friends. He wrote to Jungle Jim asking him to come visit. He agreed and "Decided what to take. He chose a lovely lady snake, and some parrot birds to fly and check the best route from the sky. ......A tiger really wanted in, but Jim was nervous taking him. Tigers have a lot of bounce and a tendancy tp oounce. Jim dodn't want to be a snack while he cruised the jungle track. The trolleys were all loaded so, Jim announced it' time to go". Check out their journey in this the 3rd book about Fred. Number 8 is on it's way!
Friends coming to visit Fred
Jungle Jim decided to visit Fred and his new family across the seas "Jim decided who to take. He chose a lovely lady snake, and some parrot birds to fly, and check the best route from the sky… A mongoose and a pair of sloth, Jim agreed to take them both, a giraffe who had schooled with Fred, came to watch the road ahead, and then bringing up the rear, two monkeys and a baby deer. A tiger really wanted in, but Jim was nervous taking him. Tigers have a lot of bounce and a tendency to pounce!
Fred invites Jungle Jim to visit
Jungle Jim had sent Fred the snake to the boy (JP) in South Carolina, where he had a great time, and even went to school. But he began to miss his old jungle friends, so asked Jim to come visit and bring a bunch of them.Jim bravely assembled a small menagerie and set sail.
When Fred The Snake Got Squished, and Mended
Children's Books
Oh, no! Fred the Snake didn't look both ways to see if there were any speeding vehicles coming. Now, he's cut in two! Fred must wait in the hospital for the doctors to sew him back together. But they need a special bendy thread that can only be found in the distant, wild jungle! Can Jungle Jim help?
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Where did Fred come from?
Fred was sent as a pet by Jungle Jim. You can read where he came from. How will he do in his new home? It did not start well, for he didmot look carefully before crossing the road when he first went out. "He thought the barber's stripey pole was a friendly snake, but, oh my soul, Fred dashed across with never a glance, into the path of an ambulance". He got squished, but fear not, you can read how he got mended. The doctor sewed him back together with some special thread that brave Jim got from beneath a rhino! Fred will be a lot more careful in his adventures in future books. In the second one he goes to school!
Be careful, Fred
When Fred first ventured out from his new home he did not know how to cross the road safely. He thought that the barbers pole was another snake so "rushed, without a glance into the path of an ambulance". He got squished! Why did I choose that odd word, when he actually got BISECTED? Maybe not to upset my then young children, who eventually called him Fred-Fred. Happily the doctor mended him with the special thread that Jungle Jim collected from under a rhino. The story has a happy ending As he fell asleep I heard Fred say “It’s been a very trying day; tomorrow when I cross the road I won’t forget my Forest Code.” And nor will you, that’s my advice, Lest you spell your name like Fred-Fred, twice.
Fred in the jungle
Fred our friendly snake was raised in the jungle, where animals go "oink-oink" and drop things on your head "boink-boink". When he had an accident in his adopted land his doctor needed some special bendy thread that only grows underneath rhinos! Who would be brave enough to disturb such a big creature? Jungle Jim is READY! Read on......
Be careful crossing the road
I wrote the first story about Fred the snake to teach my then young kids how (not) to cross the road. "Fred thought the pole on the Barber’s shop was a friendly snake. Oh Fred! Stop, STOP! But he dashed across with never a glance into the path of an ambulance". Happily his wounds were mended at the hospital with a special thread that Jungle Jim sent. Helped by star illustrator Bonnie Lemiare there are now 6 books about Fred's adventures .
Meet Jungle Jim!
Fred-Fred gets squished, and there's only one person to help! Thankfully, Fred's new friend got word to Jungle Jim, who lives in the deepest part of the jungle. Now, he must be very brave as he disturbs a huge animal to retrieve the special thread that's needed to mend Fred-Fred.
When Fred the Snake Got Squished
Fred the friendly snake didn't know how to cross the road, and something terrible happened! Don't worry. Jungle Jim helped by sending some special thread that would mend Fred back to new. Get your copy to learn how to NOT cross the street!
Contrite mended Fred
Fred was very grateful to Jungle Jim, for braving the fierce rhino to get the special mendy thread, and wrote a letter of thanks for his efforts, always a nice thing to do. Fred will be more careful crossing the road in future.
When Fred The Snake and Friends Go Camping
Children's Books
Fred, Bernadette, Perdy, Jack, their dog Coco and many animals cram into Jim's truck and find a nice camping spot. They explore the area and enjoy hang gliding, but have to be rescued when they come unstuck when white water rafting.
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Be careful with mushrooms
When Jungle Jim took Jack, Perdy, Fred and friends on a camping trip, they saw beautiful mushrooms with bright spots on them. Jim said “In the woods, take care, heed the advice I need to share. Mushrooms may look pretty, still, some of them can make you ill, and please be careful, very, if you choose to eat a berry. There are many types, and lots, that can break you out in spots”. Everybody’s sure to laugh at a spotty tall giraffe!" Be careful, check the guide books or ask a friendly ranger, please
WRECKED!
Jungle Jim, Fred, Perdy, Jack, Coco and the animals have landed on an island after crashing over the waterfall. How can they summon help and get back to camp? Perdy, can you see anyone with your binocs? Is that a ranger in his truck?
Whoa! Big waterfall
Fred the snake, family and friends, thought they were on a nice quiet water float, but were suddenly and scarily launched over a waterfall. Good thing that Jim made sure they were wearing "floaty vests". Hold on tight Coco! What will happen to them? Please read on
WHOA....
Fred, family and friends suddenly see the upcoming waterfall....what will happen? Read on please
Fred goes camping
After exploring Charleston and going to the beach at Dewees Island, Fred asked Jungle Jim to take him camping, along with his family, Perdy, Jack, their dog Coco and the other animals. They had fun and even went hang gliding, but also a scary moment while white water rafting. Read on to see what happened.
