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Pete Can't Eat Neat
BookFest Fall 2023 Award Winner!
In the charming & delightful tale of Pete Can't Eat Neat, embark on a heartwarming journey with young Pete, a clever boy with an insatiable appetite. All day long, Pete’s meals are never without spills and splatters. Whether it's sauce on the walls or juice on his clothes, his dining adventures always leave behind a mess. Is there a better way for Pete to enjoy his meal?
Determined to master the art of eating with grace, Pete sets off on a quest to conquer his messy mealtimes with the help of his mother and his mischievous dog named Scoop. Pete discovers the secrets to becoming a neat eater. Along the way, he learns the importance of patience, practice, and the joy of learning a new habit.
Pete Can't Eat Neat is a heartwarming and relatable story that celebrates the joy of self-improvement. With vibrant illustrations and endearing characters, this tale will captivate young readers as they cheer for Pete on his quest to conquer his messy eating habits. It's a reminder that every step towards growth is a cause for celebration.
The 846 Interactive Book Experience is designed to bring your children on an immersive journey that goes beyond reading. Get ready to bring stories to life like never before! Games, contests, riddles, & other activities outside of the book help words come alive and imaginations soar! Our interactive book transcends the pages, captivating young minds & turning reading into a lifelong love.
Our interactive features go beyond mere entertainment. They encourage creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Watch as your child's imagination blooms, inspired to create their own stories, draw amazing illustrations, and craft fantastic worlds. The 846 Interactive Book Experience sparks the genius within, nurturing their talents and unleashing boundless possibilities.Introducing the Messy Face Contest!
Parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents! Presenting the ultimate celebration of adorable, food-covered faces. It's time to capture a before and after of your little first, adorably messy and then nice and clean! And guess what? There's an incredible prize waiting for one lucky child!
How to
1) Capture your child's messy food face. Send with another photo of a clean face! Don't forget to include a copy of the book "Pete Can't Eat Neat" in the picture!
2) Post the photo of your little munchkin's messy face on your favorite social media platform using #MessyFaceContest.
3) Help us reach our goal of selling 1000 books by 12/31/23. Encourage your friends & family to buy a copy of "Pete Can't Eat Neat" to support children's literacy, creativity and good habits.
4) Once we achieve our initial goal of selling 1000 books, our team will carefully review all the submissions. We're searching for the ultimate messy face before & after! And now, the moment you've been waiting for...
THE GRAND A $500 college scholarship!
The child with the best set of photos will be awarded a generous $500 scholarship to support their future educational endeavors. But wait, there's more! In addition to the grand prize, we'll also select several lucky participants to receive exclusive "Pete Can't Eat Neat" merchandise & surprise gift packs filled with goodies for your little ones.
So don't miss out on the chance to showcase your child's adorable face and potentially win a college scholarship worth $500!
Contest 12/31/23.
In the charming & delightful tale of Pete Can't Eat Neat, embark on a heartwarming journey with young Pete, a clever boy with an insatiable appetite. All day long, Pete’s meals are never without spills and splatters. Whether it's sauce on the walls or juice on his clothes, his dining adventures always leave behind a mess. Is there a better way for Pete to enjoy his meal?
Determined to master the art of eating with grace, Pete sets off on a quest to conquer his messy mealtimes with the help of his mother and his mischievous dog named Scoop. Pete discovers the secrets to becoming a neat eater. Along the way, he learns the importance of patience, practice, and the joy of learning a new habit.
Pete Can't Eat Neat is a heartwarming and relatable story that celebrates the joy of self-improvement. With vibrant illustrations and endearing characters, this tale will captivate young readers as they cheer for Pete on his quest to conquer his messy eating habits. It's a reminder that every step towards growth is a cause for celebration.
The 846 Interactive Book Experience is designed to bring your children on an immersive journey that goes beyond reading. Get ready to bring stories to life like never before! Games, contests, riddles, & other activities outside of the book help words come alive and imaginations soar! Our interactive book transcends the pages, captivating young minds & turning reading into a lifelong love.
Our interactive features go beyond mere entertainment. They encourage creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Watch as your child's imagination blooms, inspired to create their own stories, draw amazing illustrations, and craft fantastic worlds. The 846 Interactive Book Experience sparks the genius within, nurturing their talents and unleashing boundless possibilities.Introducing the Messy Face Contest!
Parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents! Presenting the ultimate celebration of adorable, food-covered faces. It's time to capture a before and after of your little first, adorably messy and then nice and clean! And guess what? There's an incredible prize waiting for one lucky child!
How to
1) Capture your child's messy food face. Send with another photo of a clean face! Don't forget to include a copy of the book "Pete Can't Eat Neat" in the picture!
2) Post the photo of your little munchkin's messy face on your favorite social media platform using #MessyFaceContest.
3) Help us reach our goal of selling 1000 books by 12/31/23. Encourage your friends & family to buy a copy of "Pete Can't Eat Neat" to support children's literacy, creativity and good habits.
4) Once we achieve our initial goal of selling 1000 books, our team will carefully review all the submissions. We're searching for the ultimate messy face before & after! And now, the moment you've been waiting for...
THE GRAND A $500 college scholarship!
The child with the best set of photos will be awarded a generous $500 scholarship to support their future educational endeavors. But wait, there's more! In addition to the grand prize, we'll also select several lucky participants to receive exclusive "Pete Can't Eat Neat" merchandise & surprise gift packs filled with goodies for your little ones.
So don't miss out on the chance to showcase your child's adorable face and potentially win a college scholarship worth $500!
Contest 12/31/23.
27 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 17, 2023
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August 18, 2023
A delightful book with a message.
Pete Can’t Eat is a short picture book that tells the story of Pete, who is a very untidy eater, much to his mother’s angst. The illustrations by Rich Gemmell are colourful, enticing and delightful, and the text is written in rhyme. The book’s message of change and improvement opens up discussions with young readers and listeners, making it an enjoyable and educational read.
Having a young granddaughter,I laughed at our shared experience of the dog cleaning up dropped food. Children and adults will enjoy this picture book.
Pete Can’t Eat is a short picture book that tells the story of Pete, who is a very untidy eater, much to his mother’s angst. The illustrations by Rich Gemmell are colourful, enticing and delightful, and the text is written in rhyme. The book’s message of change and improvement opens up discussions with young readers and listeners, making it an enjoyable and educational read.
Having a young granddaughter,I laughed at our shared experience of the dog cleaning up dropped food. Children and adults will enjoy this picture book.
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February 6, 2025Adorable Rhyming Story
An adorably funny rhyming story about a little boy named Pete who is very messy when he eats. When his mom asks him to clean up after himself, he suddenly realizes what's really important at meal times. This story is very relatable and easy for children to understand. I also love the bright and animated illustrations, and I know children will, too. Recommended.
An adorably funny rhyming story about a little boy named Pete who is very messy when he eats. When his mom asks him to clean up after himself, he suddenly realizes what's really important at meal times. This story is very relatable and easy for children to understand. I also love the bright and animated illustrations, and I know children will, too. Recommended.
September 12, 2023
A Motivational, Empowering Story for Kids!
Fun, classic-style, colourful book that brings a warmth of familiarity for young and old alike. We get to learn a bit about Pete in rhyme, along with a positive lesson at the end. The uplifting finish is inspiring for all of us; the sooner we apply the learning, the better we can become.
Fun, classic-style, colourful book that brings a warmth of familiarity for young and old alike. We get to learn a bit about Pete in rhyme, along with a positive lesson at the end. The uplifting finish is inspiring for all of us; the sooner we apply the learning, the better we can become.
February 4, 2024
Excellent.
The excellent rhymes and beautiful illustrations will immerse readers in this children's book. The book cover grabbed my attention, and I stayed captivated from start to finish. I highly recommend this book to children. Adults will also enjoy a read-through, and I liked the ending.
The excellent rhymes and beautiful illustrations will immerse readers in this children's book. The book cover grabbed my attention, and I stayed captivated from start to finish. I highly recommend this book to children. Adults will also enjoy a read-through, and I liked the ending.
December 2, 2025
Cute, Relatable, & Educational
Everyone who's fed a toddler will relate to this story. Children may be drawn to the rhyming verses. I like the way the word "habit" was highlighted and defined. Illustrations were simple and delightful. Kids would enjoy seeing Pete's dog eat the food he dropped.
Everyone who's fed a toddler will relate to this story. Children may be drawn to the rhyming verses. I like the way the word "habit" was highlighted and defined. Illustrations were simple and delightful. Kids would enjoy seeing Pete's dog eat the food he dropped.
March 15, 2024
Such a catchy, fun, adorable book about making habits!
I love this book! I love how it's illustrated, and I love the words. Most of all, I love the cool lesson! What a great thing to share with your kids. And to teach you a little bit, too :)
I love this book! I love how it's illustrated, and I love the words. Most of all, I love the cool lesson! What a great thing to share with your kids. And to teach you a little bit, too :)
October 30, 2024
Pete is funny and cute!
Pete can't eat neat is a funny and entertaining story about Pete's sloppy eating habits. At the end, he tries to learn to eat neater. This is a cute, entertaining story. I love the photo contest idea at the end of the book.
Pete can't eat neat is a funny and entertaining story about Pete's sloppy eating habits. At the end, he tries to learn to eat neater. This is a cute, entertaining story. I love the photo contest idea at the end of the book.
July 5, 2025
Fun read with good moral!
Read this with my 3 year old nephew this morning. He thought it was a hilarious good time. And at the end when the mom asked Pete to eat neat he said that he tried to eat neat for his mom too lol!
Read this with my 3 year old nephew this morning. He thought it was a hilarious good time. And at the end when the mom asked Pete to eat neat he said that he tried to eat neat for his mom too lol!
September 12, 2023
A cute book for little children
Children will love this fun, engaging book. It’s a good way to help children who are messy eaters (they all start that way) become neat eaters.
Children will love this fun, engaging book. It’s a good way to help children who are messy eaters (they all start that way) become neat eaters.
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