
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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Did you know that January 29, 2025, marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake? Fred is ...
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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

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

Winner of FIVE Mom’s Choice Gold Awards!
Meet Fred
