Description

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"Big Feet, the Story" is a tale of hardship, friendship, and perseverance in spite of one's differences. The story is told through the eyes of Guruto, a young Giraffe, who was born with exceptionally large feet; SO large, in fact, that he is banished from his herd for being unlike the others. Guruto's struggles after leaving the herd are made easier by the unusual companionship of a kingfisher bird. Together, the two of them overcome many obstacles and form a fast, if not wholly unlikely, friendship. Guruto and his feathery friend face adventure and strife together, growing with every challenge. The story concludes with Guruto's triumphant return to his herd. This tale charmingly melds a story of friendship and adventure with accurate educational information regarding some of the animals found in Sub Sahara Africa and thus is ideally suited for children ages 10 and under who are interested in learning more about African animals.

About the Author

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Mike Rubel is a businessman who lived for many years in the Pacific Northwest, where he raised his children telling them many of the stories he is writing today. His now grown children have encouraged him to publish these stories to share with other young adults who, in turn, can tell them to their own children. He presently resides in Southern California, and may be reached at mrubel@fullertrident.com.