Fred the Snake Series 🐍 | From Doctor to Children’s Author with Dr. Peter Cotton | Bold Book Podcast

Welcome to Bold Book of the Day with Dr. Denise Nicholson 📚✨—a safe space where authors share powerful stories, creative journeys, and inspiring messages.In this fun and inspiring episode, Dr. Denise sits down with Dr. Peter Cotton—a renowned gastroenterologist turned award-winning children’s author and creator of the beloved Fred the Snake Series 🐍📖.Discover how Dr. Cotton transformed bedtime stories into a global children’s book series that educates, entertains, and inspires young readers around the world 🌍.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:How Fred the Snake was created and why a snake became the main character 🐍The powerful lessons behind each story (safety, kindness, problem-solving)How Dr. Cotton transitioned from medicine to storytelling after retirementThe importance of rhyming and interactive storytelling for children 🎶Behind-the-scenes of school visits and engaging young audiencesCultural learning through travel-themed books 🌎Advice for retirees looking to rediscover purpose and passionDr. Cotton also shares how his real-life experiences, travels, and family inspired the stories—and how his character Fred continues to grow with each new adventure.Whether you're a parent, educator, aspiring author, or someone looking for inspiration to pursue your next chapter, this episode is packed with wisdom, creativity, and heart ❤️👉 Don’t forget to LIKE 👍, COMMENT 💬, and SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for more powerful author stories!GET THE BOOK: https://petercottontales.com/ ⏱️ Timestamps0:00 🎙️ Welcome to Bold Book of the Day1:07 🐍 Meet Fred the Snake4:14 🔄 From Doctor to Children’s Author8:10 📚 Lessons Behind the Stories10:29 🎒 School Visits & Audience Engagement13:11 🌍 Travel & Cultural Learning31:53 🎨 Illustrator & Creative Process32:50 💡 Advice for Retirees38:32 🚀 Final Thoughts & Future Plans