Get ready for an unforgettable trip across the Eastern United States with When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore USA-East! The first in a three-book travel series, this delightful rhyming adventure follows Jungle Jim, Fred the Snake, and their human and animal companions as they soar from Charleston to Washington D.C., New York City, Niagara Falls, Chicago, St. Louis, New Orleans, Florida, Cape Canaveral, and Kitty Hawk. Each stop along the way introduces readers to famous landmarks, historical moments, and local culture—all delivered in playful, engaging verse.
With bright, lively illustrations by artist Bonnie Lemaire, young readers will feel as if they are part of the journey, soaring past the Statue of Liberty, gazing up at the towering Freedom Tower, and even dreaming of space travel at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The book blends adventure, humor, and education, making geography feel like an exciting game.
Critics and readers alike have praised When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore USA-East for its engaging storytelling and educational value. Literary Titan hails it as a “playful, rhyming adventure” that introduces history in a way that feels “light and engaging.” With its Mom’s Choice Gold Award and rave reviews from parents and educators, this book is a perfect read-aloud story for young explorers and a valuable resource for classrooms introducing children to U.S. geography.
Following the success of this book, Peter B. Cotton has also published When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore USA-Central and When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore USA-West, completing the cross-country journey. Each book in the series continues to receive widespread acclaim, reinforcing its place as a beloved educational series for children.
Join Fred the Snake and his friends on an unforgettable adventure across the Eastern USA! Available now in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover on Amazon and Barnes & Noble—get your copy today and let the journey begin!
Details and signed copies are available at PeterCottontales.com/books.
About the Author
Peter B. Cotton is a retired medical professor and award-winning children’s author who now calls Dewees Island, South Carolina, home. Originally from England, Peter created Fred the Snake as a bedtime story for his children, which later evolved into a beloved nine-book series filled with fun, rhyme, and adventure. Partnering with talented illustrator Bonnie Lemaire, he has brought Fred and his friends to life in engaging tales that have earned multiple 5-star reviews and Mom’s Choice Gold Awards.
Beyond writing, Peter is an avid traveler, speaker, and golfer. His reflections on life and career can be found in his memoir The Tunnel at the End of the Light, as well as on his blog www.petercottontales.com/blog.
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