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Petra


School year: Year 1, Year 2

No. of pages 48

Published: 2018

Great for age 0-8 years

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Nominated for the 2019 Kate Greenaway MedalIs Petra a mountain? An egg? Who knows! She's a rock and this is how she rolls. Petra is a mighty mountain that can't be moved by the wind or time. Or so we think until we discover that she's actually something even more astonishing. Petra has the potential to be anything an island, an egg, even an elephant thanks to her lively imagination.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 48 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2018 by Thames & Hudson Ltd .

Marianna Coppo is an Italian author and illustrator based in Rome. She is also the author of Chapeau!, a story about a magician who loses his magic.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Goodreads Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Goodreads Choice Award.

'Lots of fun ... an uplifting "glass half full" story that every child should read' - Magpie That

 

'This "glass half full" theme is teamed by elegant, uncrowded artwork' - Library Mice

 

'I loved Petra ... a feel-good book, and Coppo's art creates those positive vibes' - Book Murmuration

 

'The ultimate celebration of identity and the limitless wonders of our imaginations. Simple picture book perfection' - The Book Sniffer

 

'The ultimate celebration of identity and the limitless wonders of our imaginations' - The Book Sniffer

 

'A cleverly crafted, beautifully illustrated book with an inspirational message' - Picture Books Blogger

 

'An uplifting story that will charm parents and children alike' - Families London