When Fred the Snake and Friends learn the Chinese Zodiac and the Great Race

Children's Books

synopsis

Synopsis

Having completed their travel across the USA, Fred, Perdy and Jack went back to school. They met two chinese kids, Connor and Ellie, who told them that 2025 is the year of the snake in the Chinese Zodiac calendar. They learn all about how it started with 12 animals competing for position in the Great Race.

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Author Biography

British-born semi-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. It seemed popular and fun, so there are now 8 books (beautifully illustrated by Bonnie Lemaire) about Fred the friendly snake. After recovering from squishness, Fred has gone to school, welcomed Jungle Jim and other animals, explored Charleston, enjoyed the beach and taken his friends camping. Books 7,8 ans 9 have Fred and friends exploring the cities and sights of USA.

The midwest book review said "Move over for Fred-Fred, Lewis Carroll"

Peter says he was not named after a rabbit.

www.petercottontales.com

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