I’ve been working on a children’s book, and I’m pretty excited: I’m self-publishing it via Amazon KDP, and it’s scheduled to go live and be available for purchase on Friday, June 26, 2026.
The name of the book is Fred The Coconut. What’s it about? Here’s the blurb from the back cover.
That Fred– he really gets around!!
I put together some quiz questions to generate some buzz ahead of the launch. Each question has a little teaser spot illustration from the book. Hope you enjoy them!
1. True or False: There’s a horse race in “Fred The Coconut.”
Answer: True.
It’s a seahorse race. Fred wins, of course.
Here’s a picture of one of the runner-ups:
2. In “Fred The Coconut,” Fred manages to sneak in a visit to what planet?
A) Venus
B) Mars
C) Saturn
D) Vulcan
Answer: B) Mars
Fred becomes the first coconut in space. He crashes on Mars, and you won’t believe what he finds there, or how he gets back!
3. How many cartoon maps are there in “Fred The Coconut”?
A) None
B) 1
C) 2
D) 37
Answer: C) 2
There’s a map of Western Europe and the British Isles, and a map of South America and parts of Central America.
Let’s face it: if you’re 2-5 years old, the best way to learn geography is with cartoon maps!! The maps will also be helpful for parents who think Peru is somewhere in Australia.
4. What’s the name of the hot air balloon Fred falls out of?
A) Gasbag
B) Buster Lung
C) Cloudjammer
D) Alps Express
Answer: D) Alps Express
Is Fred injured??— certainly not!! In fact, his fall helps him cross the English Channel. Fred is nothing if not resourceful.
5. There’s a seagull that acts out in the background on several pages in the book. You can see him standing on what?
A) The frightened exclamation “YAAAAA—!!”
B) A thought balloon containing a coconut cream pie
C) A ski helmet worn by a penguin
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above.
He also stands on a few clouds, but gee, a lotta seagulls do that. 😴
6. When Fred arrives at the South Pole, what’s the name of the town he lands in?
A) Ernest Shackletown
B) West Rockhopper
C) Penguinville
D) Frost Heaves
Answer: Penguinville
Fred meets a lot of waddle-folk down there, and he sure stands out, being a colorful brown and all.
Ernest Shackleton was a polar explorer who’s worth checking out. His story is almost as exciting as Fred’s!!
