How to Pet a Porcupine: A Children's Picture Book

A project in Lebanon, PA by Ethan Eshleman
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Join an adventure that involves cookies, space suits, & time machines! All you need are good manners and a grand imagination.
Backers: 118
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68

Funded: $8,002 of $500
Dates: May 6th -> May 29th (24 days)
Project By: Ethan Eshleman
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Latest News

WOW. Just WOW.

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We hit $7,000 and the audiobook stretch goal is unlocked! I amazed and blown away and grateful. I'm so humbled by how generous you have been. The level of support and enthusiasm is incredible to me.  With the way you've gone above and beyond, I hate... (Read More)

8th stretch goal 🔓 & 💯 backers!

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I was taking a break from the screen and the campaign to set up a playset for my boys in our backyard... when I came back in and checked the Kickstarter, 😮I saw that we had sailed past $6,000! Now all hardcover copies will now get upgraded... (Read More)

The 2nd stretch goal for today!

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys are fantastic! We cleared two stretch goals in one day! 🎉 I'm very grateful for your generous support and I'm excited to be adding so many bonuses for you! Story Expansion: Museum Security Guard is now unlocked! The next stretch goal... (Read More)

Full speed ahead!

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
      -I'll keep this update short and to the point, since I just sent one last night- Wow! We're on a roll! Just yesterday we hit $4,500 and today we already blew past $5,000. Thank you so much! Story Expansion: Letter from Grandma is now... (Read More)

5th stretch goal hit & 2 days left!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Way to go! Five bonus rewards! You've definitely earned it. We passed $4,500 and there are now 80 backers! The winner of the poll for the 5th stretch goal reward was the Story Expansion: Chivalrous Knight! Here are all the extras that you've unlocked... (Read More)

Brand new reward tier! 🎁

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Happy Monday. We're gaining momentum! This is exciting. We're already getting close to $4,500 and there are 74 backers. Thanks to everyone who has shared the campaign with friends, it's definitely making a difference! Remember, if we... (Read More)

4th stretch goal reward + 🎧Audiobook stretch goal announcement!

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning, and welcome to the new backers!  We've hit the 4th stretch goal. The reward is... Activity Page! This will be a How to Pet a Porcupine themed activity for children, probably a maze to find the porcupine. For our 5th stretch goal, at... (Read More)

Do you want an audiobook?

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Are you interested in getting an audiobook of How to Pet a Porcupine as a stretch goal reward? I want to give you the rewards you're excited about, so please let me know! Here is a survey with a few questions about your interest level in an... (Read More)

We passed the 3rd stretch goal!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Nine days left, and we just hit the 3rd stretch goal! How many more can we reach?! Here is what you all chose for your stretch goal reward. Grandma's cookie recipe! Maybe the best chocolate chip cookies you've ever had. This will be included... (Read More)

3rd stretch goal poll📊

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I forgot to add the poll for the next stretch goal. 🤦‍♂️ Click here to vote on the 3rd stretch goal reward! If you missed the descriptions of these stretch goal rewards, here they are: Story Expansion: Chivalrous Knight. A humorous letter... (Read More)

We hit the 2nd stretch goal!

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Yay! 🎉 Way to go everyone! We reached the second stretch goal. The reward you all choose this time is... Story Expansion: NASA Tech! Thanks for choosing this one. It's going to be so much fun to write! As I mentioned before, this will be sent to... (Read More)

You did it! 1st stretch goal reached! + Vote on 2nd stretch goal

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys are fantastic! We sailed right past the $3,000 stretch goal yesterday! We also have over 50 backers! What did you decide on the stretch goal reward? The poll was very close, but the winner is... A coloring page! The illustrator, Nathalie... (Read More)

Good news & bad news😬

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
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If you didn't vote on the stretch goal reward yet...

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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First stretch goal poll!

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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Funded in 30 minutes! + Stretch goal survey

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
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