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$25 #Giveaway PEET, THE CREATURE WITH BIG FEET by Leo Aquino @Leo_Aquino_Art Ends 10.14

September 18, 2018 By Mary

by Leo Aquino
 
SYNOPSIS

Peet is a big footed creature who is always on the run. He’s constantly hiding because he’s scared of what the other animals may think of him and his big feet. He can barely sleep at night because his struggle with insecurities never rests.

One night he was so tired from running that he managed to fall asleep. The next morning Peet wakes up and spots an unusual sight. He sees Squirrel and other animals heading west together. Peet decides to hide and wait for the animals to head over the hill where they could not see him.

Though when Peet feels secure with the animals gone, he spots a forest fire heading his way from the horizon. With no hesitation, Peet quickly runs towards the water to save himself. But when he has a moment to reflect, he realizes that he’s done something awful. He’s left all the animals behind who know nothing about the forest fire heading their way. Peet had to make a choice: Stay put and be safe? Or, head back and save the others?

Peet takes a deep breath and makes the right call. With the power of his large feet, he makes it back to the group of animals before the fire is able to. He tells the animals that a forest fire is heading their way and there no time to waste. The animals panic, but Squirrel comes up with a great idea. He suggests that Peet use his big feet to smash a large rock blocking their only exit. Peet steps up and gives the rock a great kick and breaks it with one swift hit.

Peet heroically leads the group of animals straight to safety over the water. Seeing rain clouds heading directly over the forest fire makes the group feel a sense of relief.

Squirrel reassures Peet that he shouldn’t be ashamed of his feet and it’s ok to be different. All the animals in the forest are unique too. Peet never has to hide again because from now on they are all friends.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Leo Aquino grew up in the Bay Area. As a boy, he loved drawing his favorite cartoons, such as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Dragon Ball Z. He hoped that someday he could grow up and draw for a living. Now, he is lucky to have been working as a professional artist for eleven years. From Disney Interactive to Jam City, Leo has had the opportunity to illustrate iconic characters such as Snoopy and Charlie Brown, Belle & the Beast, and the whole cast of Monsters Inc. to name a few.

Most recently, Leo was inspired by his many nieces and nephews to write and illustrate his first children’s book, “Peet, the Creature with Big Feet.” Leo hopes that his art and stories can inspire the next generation to shake off their fears and follow their dreams.

When Leo is not illustrating, he loves longboarding and making pizza in the Napolitano style. He currently lives in Portland, Oregon with his girlfriend and their cat, Charlie.

 
PHOTO CONTENT FROM LEO AQUINO
 

WEBSITE: https://leoaquinoart.carbonmade.com/
TWITTER: 
@Leo_Aquino_Art
GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/85949642-leo-aquino
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/leoaquinoart/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/leoakeen0/

—Giveaway is open to International. | Must be 13+ to Enter
 – 1 Winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card. 
 
ENDS: October 14, 2018

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*EXCLUSIVE KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN*

Leo is running a KICKSTARTER Campaign for PEET, THE CREATURE WITH BIG FEET from now until October 15th. Make you add the LINK and help make this amazing book come to life!

KICKSTARTER VIDEO
 

Peet, the Creature with Big Feet

Leo Aquino is raising funds for Peet, the Creature with Big Feet on Kickstarter! A children’s book about a Bigfoot who is self conscious about how large his feet are.

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Comments

  1. James Robert says

    September 18, 2018 at 3:02 am

    Having no worries in life when I was a kid. Everything was much easier.

  2. Becky Richardson says

    September 18, 2018 at 3:38 am

    I miss school now that I’m grown up.

  3. Kate Sarsfield says

    September 18, 2018 at 4:04 am

    I miss the long school holidays and being carefree, not having to worry about money etc.

  4. Cathy French says

    September 18, 2018 at 7:09 am

    I miss playing outside until the street light came on. We played so many games that kids today haven’t even ever heard of.

  5. Sara Zielinski says

    September 18, 2018 at 10:42 am

    Playing outside with friends.

  6. Calvin says

    September 18, 2018 at 11:04 am

    I miss no obligations and less pressure on society standards

  7. Renee Collins says

    September 18, 2018 at 11:27 am

    I miss just running and playing….the utter freedom, and how simple life was….

  8. Angelica Dimeo says

    September 18, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    I miss not having to pay bills lol

  9. BookLady says

    September 18, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    I miss the simpler life with no worries.

  10. shelly peterson says

    September 18, 2018 at 3:56 pm

    I miss not having so many responsibilities.

  11. Mary Preston says

    September 18, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    Having the grownups make all the decisions and have all the worry.

  12. Marisela Zuniga says

    September 18, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    playing outside and just having fun with friends

  13. Ron Pratt says

    September 19, 2018 at 10:57 am

    Seemingly endless energy and my bicycle

  14. Penny Olson says

    September 20, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    Having lots of energy and no mortgage.

  15. Jan Lee says

    September 21, 2018 at 9:33 pm

    I miss all my friends and playing with them. 🙂

  16. Karley Moore says

    September 24, 2018 at 2:46 am

    I miss waking up early on Saturday morning to watch cartoons.

  17. Julie Waldron says

    September 24, 2018 at 6:57 am

    I miss the playing with the neighborhood kids.

  18. Renee Rousseau says

    September 24, 2018 at 1:18 pm

    I miss playing jump rope everyday with my friends, but most of all I miss my parents. It sucks being an orphan at any age!

  19. Elizabeth Robinson says

    September 24, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    I miss not having any responsibilities.

  20. Susan Smith says

    September 26, 2018 at 7:30 pm

    I miss spending my days going to school and playing.

  21. Christina Gould says

    September 26, 2018 at 10:49 pm

    The one thing I miss about being a kid is going on family vacations. Thanks for the giveaway!

  22. Melissa says

    September 27, 2018 at 3:13 pm

    I would love to do high school over again the right way.

  23. Beth T. says

    September 29, 2018 at 12:25 am

    I miss riding my bike to the beach with my friends…and seeing my friends every day.

  24. Tarissa says

    October 9, 2018 at 9:16 pm

    I miss having extra time for more reading. 🙂 Or baking.

  25. Kristen says

    October 10, 2018 at 11:44 am

    I miss not having to worry about how to pay the bills.

  26. Carolsue says

    October 14, 2018 at 1:25 am

    I miss riding my bike to the beach every day during the summer!

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