Petra
By (Author) Marianna Coppo
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Thames & Hudson Ltd
1st July 2018
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Paperback
48
Width 185mm, Height 270mm
230g
Nominated for the 2019 Kate Greenaway Medal Is 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.
'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 Coppos 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
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.