"... a delightful children's book. Peter's excellent writing makes the sights and sounds of Charleston come alive." -Readers' Favorite In previous books, Fred the snake got squished and mended, went to school and welcomed Jungle Jim and forest friends. In this fourth book, Fred and his pals take a trip to downtown Charleston, SC, to view the historic sites, like the Market, Rainbow Row, and Fort Sumter. They enjoy a bumpy carriage ride, the aquarium, and the children's museum. Join the fun and learn about this famous city with Fred the friendly snake! When Fred the Snake and Friends explore Charleston Reviewed by Daniel D Staats for Readers Favorite 5 Stars July 10 2021 Come meet Fred the Snake. Fred has a great friend named Jungle Jim. Jungle Jim brings some friends to see Fred. Together they go to visit and explore Charleston, SC. Peter B. Cotton shares their adventures in his book When Fred the Snake and His Friends Explore Charleston. I love Charleston and Fred the Snake brings the sights and sounds of Charleston to life. They visit the most famous tourist sights. From the cobblestone streets to the high steeples of the churches, children will delight in life in Old Charleston. Charleston is full of history, but the author does not forget the more modern sights like the children's museum, the wonderful aquarium, and the wonderful shopping in the various stores along the way. If you have not visited Charleston, this book will whet your appetite to visit. If you are familiar with Charleston, this book will bring back many fond memories. When Fred the Snake and His Friends Explore Charleston by Peter B. Cotton is a delightful children's book. Peter is a retired medical college professor and GI man. He is a prolific author of scientific papers but has done what is highly unusual. Few academic authors can transition to children's books with success. Peter has made the transition masterfully. His book is spot-on for children. Even parents will enjoy the adventures of Fred as they read the story to their children. Young readers will love and be mesmerized by the fantastic artwork by Bonnie Lemaire. Peter's excellent writing makes the sights and sounds of Charleston come alive. This book is a must-read and hopefully will inspire readers to visit one of America's greatest historical treasures. When Fred the Snake and Friends explore Charleston Reviewed by Tammy Ruggles for Readers' Favorite December 2022 Five stars When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore Charleston (Fred the Snake Series) by Peter B. Cotton is a cute children's educational story in the Fred the Snake Series. The setting is South Carolina, and the group of friends sets out on a tour of Charleston. It begins in a famous market, followed by a carriage ride, a visit to the fountain, a children's museum, and a submarine exhibit. This story is a great, fun way to explore Charleston's history, you will be delighted along with the characters to visit restaurants and other sites, especially those related to sea life. The helicopter ride gives a bird's eye view of the area, where there is a baseball park, Ravenel Bridge, and MUSC. Author Peter B. Cotton has given children yet another fun and educational offering with this title. Charleston comes alive as you virtually tour with the characters through places like Rainbow Row and Fort Sumter. And they're even treated to mussels and fries. The illustrations bring this story to life, and this would make a great gift idea for children who like to explore history in fun ways. Even if you don't know much about South Carolina, you'll have fun learning along with children as you read. This would be a great addition to a classroom or children's reading circle at the library. Young readers will even learn new words like "menagerie", so there is a lot packed into this little book. Those familiar with this series will be entertained by Jungle Jim and Bernadette the Snake. For a neat little book that you can snuggle up with at bedtime, or read in a group as a lesson, When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore Charleston (Fred the Snake Series) by Peter B. Cotton is a perfect choice. Peter Cotton is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at the MUSC in Charleston. Now semi-retired, and encouraged by his grandchildren, he has so far written five books about Fred the friendly snake. The first one, When Fred the Snake got Squished and Mended, was a bed-time story to teach his small children to be careful crossing the street. When they had their own children, they asked "what happened to Fred-Fred?" Peter revamped the text, found a wonderful illustrator (Bonnie Lemaire in Canada) and started publishing the Fred the Snake series.