Patu and Me

    By Roberto Castro

    Patu and Me cover image

    12 Jun, 2024

    a painting of a boy and a rooster running through a field of flowers and a barn in the background, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration, a storybook illustration, american scene painting

    The 5-year-old kid was always full of energy, running around the farm. His best friend, Patu, a rooster, was his constant companion.

    two roosters are walking down a dirt path in a field with flowers and a barn in the background, Brothers Hildebrandt, storybook illustration, a storybook illustration, folk art

    They would chase each other in the green fields, play hide and seek in the barn, and even take naps together under the shade of the trees.

    a painting of a rooster and chickens on a farm path with a fence and a barn in the background, Chris LaBrooy, highly detailed digital painting, a storybook illustration, folk art

    One sunny day, the kid and Patu decided to go on an adventure. They set off into the unknown parts of the farm, ready for whatever awaited them.

    two children standing in a field with a rooster and a chicken in front of them, with a barn in the background, Brothers Hildebrandt, storybook illustration, a storybook illustration, american scene painting

    They encountered a small pond and spent hours splashing water at each other, their laughter echoing in the quiet farm.

    a boy is walking through a forest with a rooster and flowers around him, and a bird is flying overhead, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration, a storybook illustration, lyco art

    Next, they ventured into the mini forest. The kid was amazed by the tall trees and colorful flowers, and Patu seemed to enjoy the change of scenery.

    a rooster is walking through a forest with flowers and trees in the background, and a path leading to a forest with flowers, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration, a storybook illustration, folk art

    They played hide and seek again, this time among the trees. Patu was an expert at finding the best hiding spots.

    a boy standing in a field with chickens in front of a house and a bird flying overhead in the background, Aaron Jasinski, rossdraws global illumination, a storybook illustration, american scene painting

    As the sun started to set, they returned to the farm, both tired but happy. The kid's hyperactivity seemed to have calmed down after the day's adventures.

    a boy kneeling down in a field with chickens near a farm house at sunset with a red barn in the background, Aaron Jasinski, storybook illustration, a storybook illustration, american scene painting

    They sat in the field, watching the sunset. The kid leaned against Patu, and they both fell asleep under the twinkling stars.

    a cartoon boy standing in a field of sunflowers with a barn in the background and a sunset, Aaron Jasinski, official art, a storybook illustration, lyco art

    The next day, they woke up to a new adventure. The kid was back to his energetic self, and Patu was ready to accompany him.

    a boy standing next to two chickens in a field of grass and a barn in the background with a red roof, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration, a storybook illustration, lyco art

    They spent the day exploring, playing, and even helping around the farm. It seemed like their bond was growing stronger with each passing day.

    two roosters standing in the grass under a tree at night with the moon in the background and a barn in the distance, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration, a storybook illustration, folk art

    At the end of the day, they would always return to their favorite spot under the tree. They would look at the stars and dream of their next adventure.

    two boys standing in a field with a rooster in front of them and a full moon in the background, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration, a storybook illustration, lyco art

    Together, they faced each day with excitement and joy, turning every moment into an adventure. This was the story of a hyperactive kid and his best friend, a rooster named Patu.