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Hello, I'm Peter Cotton

Welcome to my fun award-winning books for young children about the adventures of Fred the lovable snake and his friends….and the ramblings of a proud grandad and retired doctor.

Perdy and Jack join Fred’s adventures

Fred started as a bedtime story for my then young children, Andy and Nicky, a very long time ...
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2025 is the year of the snake! Go Fred!

Did you know that  January 29, 2025, marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake? Fred is ...
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Famous Authors of children’s books, and me!

While contemplating writing another of my books about Fred the lovable snake, I have been remembering the authors ...
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Reading the 8th Fred book with great granddaughter Alta Grace

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Winner of the Moonbeam Children's book awards for the best picture book series

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Winner of FIVE Mom’s Choice Gold Awards!

Meet Fred

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Welcome to the adventures of Fred the lovable Snake. You’ll travel the world with Jungle Jim, Perdy and Jack, and Fred's animal friends. They have fun, learn a lot and experience a variety of mishaps.

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