Join Fred and his friends as they explore the United States of America in When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore USA-East by Peter Cotton and illustrated by Bonnie Lemaire. In this installment, the gang journeys through the east. Their journey starts from where they ended their previous one, in Charleston, South Carolina. They visit beautiful sites in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., and later view New York City from the sky. Their next stop is Chicago, a windy city with skyscrapers. They board a paddle boat on the Mississippi in St. Louis, Missouri. Coco gets lost in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is found in a doggie pound. They venture off to Georgia and then to Florida. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they visit Cape Canaveral, Florida. Finally, the gang goes back home and ends their journey with plans to travel west.

I loved reading When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore USA-East because of the cute animal characters. Peter Cotton is a creative writer, and he illustrates this perfectly. Fred the snake and his animal friends are all colorful, adventurous, and appealing creatures. Bonnie Lemaire did a great job with the illustrations. The book is perfect for children because it teaches them geography and important national sites. It also includes rhyming words. I was impressed with the way Cotton found words that rhyme with all the cities and sites the group visited. Have fun reading this tale with your kids today.

When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore USA-East by Peter Cotton is an adorable children’s book, with colorful, amusing, and lovely illustrations by Bonnie Lemaire. They combine perfectly with the rhyming text. To top it all, the content is as entertaining as it is knowledgeable. It allows the young reader to learn so much about the beautiful eastern USA. As a mother and a teacher, I adore the concept of having delightful animals going on an adventure during the school holidays. What could be more appealing?

When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore USA-East by Peter Cotton is a wonderful children’s book that parents, teachers, and kids alike will enjoy. It is fun, engaging, and interesting and it teaches the reader so much about the geography of the United States. It includes such amazing places as Charleston, Washington D.C., and monuments such as the Capitol. This lovely story is packed with information and references to events such as the war in Vietnam. It is, above all, an adventure.

Improving one’s knowledge of the country is a fabulous opportunity and that is probably what makes this book so special. I appreciated everything about it and could not recommend it more highly. If you are concerned about some children’s lack of enthusiasm for culture, then this book is the perfect answer. We need to make culture great again and that is exactly what the author and illustrator have done. Thank you for being so inspiring!

Join Fred and his friends in their fun adventures once again in the educative children’s book When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore USA-East by Peter Cotton. Fred’s group of friends boards Jungle Jim’s plane ready to explore new places. They go to Washington, D.C., while taking in the sights from the sky, landing close to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and seeing the Capitol Building. They continue to explore and later decide to head on to New York. They view the Statue of Liberty, and the Freedom Tower and enjoy strolling through the Central Park zoo. They fly to Niagara Falls and later to Chicago. From water-skiing in Lake Michigan to touring New Orleans, exploring the Everglades in Florida, and going on a dreamy adventure to space, the friends enjoy their journey before returning home.

Children will enjoy the work’s engrossing and colorful illustrations and fun-loving characters. I loved learning about the different places in each state and found the friends’ adventures immersive. The detailed, but straightforward maps included will spark children’s imaginations, inspiring them to learn and visit other states. I found the list of locations and activities mentioned helpful for anyone who plans to visit the areas covered. The rhythmic verses make the story an easy read for children. When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore USA-East by Peter Cotton is an informative, fun work that children will appreciate. It is accessible and offers interesting geographical and historical information. I am looking forward to reading more books in this series.