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1	Borreguita and the Coyote more books like this by Verna Aardema (Translator), Petra Mathers (Illustrator) A trickster tale from Ayulta, Mexico. Can Borreguita, a fluffy lamb, manage to outwit a hungry coyote? Illustrated with watercolors. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.29! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Lottie's New Beach Towel more books like this by Petra Mathers When Aunt Mamie gives her a beach towel, Lottie has no idea how useful it will become. During the course of one day at the seashore, she uses the towel as a cool resting place from the hot sand, as a sail for her broken boat, and even as an unusual veil at a beachside wedding. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Strange Mr. Satie more books like this by M T Anderson, Petra Mathers (Illustrator) Written for young readers, this is an introduction to the life of surrealist composer Erik Satie. Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $2.58! new only from $2.58! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Sophie and Lou more books like this by Petra Mathers (Illustrator) In this story, Shy Sophie the mouse finds the courage to learn to dance. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.00! \| first editions
5	Cake for Herbie more books like this by P Mathers This book, with vivid color illustrations throughout, tells the story of two best friends, Lottie the chicken and Herbie the duck, who decide to enter a poetry contest and are determined to win first prize. But when Lottie gets sick the day of the contest, will Herbie be able to compete by himself? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.64! \| first editions
6	Dodo Gets Married more books like this by Petra Mathers (Illustrator) A glamorous German bird name Dodo develops a crush on a heroic, but emotionally and physically wounded, seabird known as Captain Vince. Will Dodo be able to win Captain Vince's love and once again bring happiness into his life? Watercolor illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.32! \| first editions
7	Lottie's New Friend more books like this by Petra Mathers Herbie the duck feels displaced when his best friend Lottie the chicken makes friends with a glamorous German bird named Dodo. Can Lottie be friends with both Herbie and Dodo? Watercolor illustrations accompany the text. Selected by the New York Times Book Review as one of the Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1999. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
8	Borreguita and the Coyote: Reading Rainbow Book more books like this by Verna Aardema, Petra Mathers (Illustrator) A trickster tale from Ayulta, Mexico. Can Borreguita, a fluffy lamb, manage to outwit a hungry coyote? Illustrated with watercolors. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
9	When It Snowed That Night more books like this by Norma Farber, Petra Mathers (Illustrator) A collection of short poems about the Nativity from the point of view of the animals and people on the scene. Color illustrations accompany the verses. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $39.95! \| first editions
10	Theodor and Mr. Balbini more books like this by Petra Mathers Soon after the kindly Mr. Balbini discovers that his dog Theodor can talk, he finds himself bullied by the demanding canine and yearns for a more traditional pet. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
11	I Need a Snake more books like this by Lynne Jonell, K Gilson (Editor), Petra Mathers (Illustrator) A young boy named Robbie attempts to convince his mother that he NEEDS a pet snake. When his mother refuses to give in, Robbie uses all sorts of household items (including his shoelace, a jump rope, and a belt) to prove to her that a snake can be a very useful pet. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $64.65! \| first editions
12	Aunt Elaine Does the Dance from Spain more books like this by Leah Komaiko, Petra Mathers (Illustrator) Katy's favorite aunt, Elaine, loves to dress up, put a flower in her hair and become Elena the Spanish dancer. But little does Katy imagine that she will find herself on stage performing Spanish dances with her aunt. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Patchwork Island more books like this by Karla Kuskin, Petra Mathers (Photographer) A mother stitches a colorful quilt for her daughter so she will have her own patchwork island to play on during the day and wrap up in during cool nights. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $87.48! \| signed copies \| first editions
14	Block Book more books like this by Susan Arkin Couture, Petra Mathers (Illustrator) Betsy and Ben are blocks who spend their days making cocoa and maintaining their ever-growing collection of "junk", which the eccentric couple uses to build a new house for a neighbor when his old one burns down. A charming, surreal fantasy to satisfy any child who wishes toys could come to life. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
15	Victor and Christabel more books like this by Petra Mathers A beautiful alligator bewitched by a magic spell, an evil magician, and a lonely prince of a museum guard . . . Petra Mathers combines classic fairy tale ingredients with visual flights and the result is picture book magic. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $71.19! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Mommy Go Away! P more books like this by Lynne Jonell, Petra Mathers (Illustrator) Christopher is tired of his mother always telling him what to do, so one day, when she insists that he take a bath, he shrinks her down to miniature size and sets her sailing in one of his bathtub boats. Naturally, Christopher's mother is alarmed, but she is reassured when Christopher, who knows what it's like to be small, is there to take care of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
17 view cover	I'm Flying! more books like this by Alan Wade, Petra Mathers (Illustrator) A little boy floats away on his balloon across mountains, plains, cities, and the sea, until he lands on a desert island. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $73.25! \| first editions
18 view cover	It's My Birthday, Too! more books like this by Lynne Jonell, Petra Mathers (Illustrator) It's Christopher's birthday and his younger brother, Robbie, is jealous. Robbie keeps insisting "it's my birthday, too" even though Christopher tells him again and again that no, it is not his birthday at all. When Robbie learns that Christopher is having a party, he begs to attend--even though he wrecked the one Christopher had last year. Will ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
19	Maria Theresa more books like this by Petra Mathers When the gate to Signora Rinaldo's rooftop chicken coop is left open, curious Maria Theresa takes the plunge--and lands on East 77th Street! So begin the adventures of this unique and courageous chicken in a witty story delightfully enhanced by the full-color illustrations of the author. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.96! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	Kisses from Rosa: German; Parents' Choice Award Book for Illustration more books like this by Petra Mathers When her mother becomes ill, young Rosa is sent off to stay at her Aunt Mookie's farm in the Black Forest of Germany. She send kiss-filled letters to Mami via Otto the mailman. One day soon, she knows they will be together again. Lovingly drawn from her own childhood, Petra Mathers illustrates her memoir with irresistible folkloric charm. Full ... see all copies from $1.99!
21 view cover	How Nanita Learned to Make Flan more books like this by Campbell Geeslin, Petra Mathers (Illustrator) The cobbler in a tiny Mexican town is so busy that he cannot make shoes for his daughter, so she makes her own shoes, which take her far away to a rich man's home where she must clean and cook all day. Includes a recipe for flan. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $68.30! \| first editions
22 view cover	Tell Me a Season more books like this by Mary McKenna Siddals, Petra Mathers (Illustrator) A poetic introduction to the seasons of the year. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
23	Frannie's Fruits more books like this by Leslie Kimmelman, Petra Mathers (Illustrator) A little girl and her family operate a fruit and vegetable stand near the beach with the help of their dog Frannie. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $76.74! \| first editions
24 view cover	When Mommy Was Mad more books like this by Lynne Jonell, Petra Mathers (Illustrator) Little Christopher and Robbie try every approach they can think of, including adopting "borkupine" personas, to jolt their angry Mommy from her bad mood. With stick figure illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.99!
25 view cover	Mommy Go Away! more books like this by Lynne Jonell, Petra Mathers (Illustrator) Christopher is tired of his mother always telling him what to do, so one day, when she insists that he take a bath, he shrinks her down to miniature size and sets her sailing in one of his bathtub boats. Naturally, Christopher's mother is alarmed, but she is reassured when Christopher, who knows what it's like to be small, is there to take care of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $67.88! \| first editions

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