About Me
Having semi-retired, I now have more time to reflect on my many blessings. Topping the list are my wonderful family and dozens of close friends around the world.
Read More About MeFRED THE SNAKE
Follow Fred the Snake on his wonderful adventures and mishaps in the city as he learns lessons and makes friends.
VIEW BOOKSMEDICAL PUBLICATIONS
My 60 year medical career focused on a procedure called ERCP. I am now semi-retired but still involved with MUSC and medical research.
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These intermittent ramblings are aimed at my special family, and friends all over the world. I hope that some of them entertain. Comments welcome
EPISOD revisited …..and validated, thank you Zach
My gastroenterologist readers, if any, (thank you) may recall that I led the team that developed a research study called EPISOD (Evaluating Predictors and Interventions in Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction).[…]
Read moreNew book about Fred the friendly snake
Delighted to confirm that my 6th book about Fred and friends is now available at booksellers and Amazon in hardback, soft cover and ebook versions Signed and personalized copies are[…]
Read moreA medicine called “worse than cats”
Some may remember that I posted a piece called “Thinking about placebos and healing”. I thought it was just a few months ago, but it was actually in November 2018.[…]
Read moreRecent Book Reviews
Read All ReviewsWhen Fred the Snake Goes to School by Peter B. Cotton is a charming story about a snake who goes to school and wins the hearts of everybody there. The story also helps children realize that not all snakes are poisonous and harmful; some can be friendly too, like Fred. Bonnie Lemaire’s illustrations breathe life into the author’s words and give good action and movement to the story, making it exciting for young readers. The story has loads of appeal and children will enjoy going to school with Fred and the little boy, having fun with them and their adventures. When Fred the Snake Goes to School but Peter B. Cotton is good for storytelling and read-aloud sessions in classrooms and school libraries.
Readers Favorite 5-Star Awards
August 2020
When Fred the Snake Goes to School is such a delightful storybook for young children. Peter B. Cotton’s novella is written as a story in a poem format with rhymes that are well structured and amusing. It was originally created for the author’s children and is now read to his grandkids. The book cover is nice, but the illustrations inside are even lovelier, brightly colored, and show the characters engaged in each activity. Fred is an adorable snake who charmed the teacher, and James is a caring pet owner. This is a great novella that teachers will enjoy reading to their students and parents will like too.
Readers Favorite 5-star Awards
August 2020
This is a good story book if you’ve got a little one that struggles to follow the rules or if you’re just trying to explain what the rules are. The story shows why it’s so important as well, because your children can understand how much it must hurt poor Fred to be squished by a car.
Samantha Dewitt (Rivera)
Readers’ Favorite
4 Stars
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