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.

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 ones: first, adorably messy and then nice and clean! And guess what? There's an incredible prize waiting for one lucky child!

How to participate:

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 PRIZE: 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 deadline: 12/31/23. Get your copy of "Pete Can't Eat Neat" today to support children's literacy and creativity. *Disclaimer: By participating in the Messy Face Contest, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined on our website. The winner of the scholarship will be chosen based on the criteria specified by our judging panel. This contest is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by any social media platform.