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Books with author Mark Pettifer

  • Lizard from the Park

    Mark Pett

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Sept. 8, 2015)
    A lonely boy’s new pet grows into a rather large dilemma—and a Thanksgiving parade offers an uplifting solution—in this charming tale from the author of The Boy and the Airplane and The Girl and the Bicycle.When Leonard takes a shortcut through the park, he finds an egg and takes it home, where it hatches into a lizard (or so Leonard thinks). Leonard names his new pet Buster and takes him all around the city: on the subway, to the library, to a baseball game, and more. But Buster keeps growing and growing—and Leonard gets the sense that Buster is longing for something Leonard can’t provide. Before long, Buster becomes too big to keep, and Leonard realizes he needs to set Buster free. So Leonard comes up with an inventive plan, one that involves all the balloons Leonard can find and the annual Thanksgiving parade, in an imaginative plot twist that will spark readers’ imaginations—and touch their hearts.
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  • The Girl and the Bicycle

    Mark Pett

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, April 29, 2014)
    From the creator of The Boy and the Airplane, a touching wordless picture book about a little girl, a shiny bicycle, and the meaning of persistence—with an unexpected payoff.A little girl sees a shiny new bicycle in the shop window. She hurries home to see if she has enough money in her piggy bank, but when she comes up short, she knocks on the doors of her neighbors, hoping to do their yardwork. They all turn her away except for a kindly old woman. The woman and the girl work through the seasons, side by side. They form a tender friendship. When the weather warms, the girl finally has enough money for the bicycle. She runs back to the store, but the bicycle is gone! What happens next shows the reward of hard work and the true meaning of generosity. Wordless, timeless, and classic, The Girl and the Bicycle carries a message of selflessness and sweet surprises and makes an ideal gift for graduations and other special occasions.
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  • This is My Book!

    Mark Pett

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Sept. 6, 2016)
    A hilarious and playful romp about making books, perfect for fans of Press Here and The Book with No Pictures. What happens when a writer learns that he doesn’t quite have as much control over his book as he thinks? When Mark Pett’s characters, led by a panda bear named Spike, take over his book and begin telling a story of their own, pandemonium ensues! Who’s really in charge of this book? With clever interactive elements, including a pull tab, flap, and pop-up, This Is My Book is sure to appeal to a large and varied audience—kids who will identify with the “my” aspect of the book and adults who will appreciate the humor.
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  • The Boy and the Airplane

    Mark Pett

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, April 2, 2013)
    Kindness needs no words in this soaring tale that is ideal for gift-giving.When a little boy’s prized toy airplane lands on a rooftop, he makes several rescue attempts before devising an unexpected solution. Rendered in sepia tones and exemplifying a touching message, this wordless story is gracefully open to interpretation, containing a seed of wisdom for every reader.
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  • Netty's Tale:

    Mark Pettifer

    language (Mark Pettifer, Feb. 7, 2016)
    Full of witches, magic and a very large dragon, Netty's Tale is the story of The Travellers' Rest's favourite barmaid as she leaves behind her familiar surroundings to study witchcraft at Screewort City College. The sprawling metropolis of Screewort City is very different from what she's used to, holding many secrets and threats to Netty's safety.With the backdrop of the impending Travellers' Rest court case, this is a tale of the blossoming of Netty's witchcraft skills, inherited from a long line of Daisyberry witches, most notably her Grandmother. Old foes of Grandmother and Dragon are determined to get Netty for reasons long forgotten but there is also another more sinister villain after Netty. This takes the shape of Tooth Fairy, a brutish thug with his own special brand of magic. Editor County Recorder Screewort
  • The Travellers' Rest

    Mark Pettifer

    eBook
    With over 200 illustrations, The Travellers' Rest, is a humorous and magical tale of a community, in which the many staff and customers of the inn, defend it from the dangers brought them by three despicable and conniving citylings. This tale of fire, flood, poison and a hostile takeover bid, takes place one glorious summer’s eve. This first title sets the scene and introduces some of the many characters in The Travellers' Rest series. Set in the Great Elfish Forest, at a time when fairies brew the mead, a wizard walks the woods and tankards make mischief, it sees a small community take on the might of a corporate giant, the Bar Stool Thump Inn and Pub Company.
  • Pipe Fairies II Secrets

    Mark Pettifer

    language (, June 24, 2014)
    The pipes are in chaos, many fairies hide topside and London is about to burn. Pipe Fairies II Secrets is the second book in the Pipe Fairies series and carries on from where the first book ends. Secrets sees Algae, Moss and the other pipe fairies continue their struggle to bring the revolution to a peaceful conclusion, introduce themselves to humans and capture Fengleworth, ex-leader of the High Council. During their flight through the pipes, tunnels and topside, they discover many secrets that Fengleworth would rather not see the light of day. Fengleworth's genetically modified soldiers, the Book of Control and a special soup which is truly irresistible, raise more questions than answers. This tale is a fast paced, explosive struggle though a post revolutionary landscape of twisting pipes and lies which destroy the very foundations of society.
  • Lizard from the Park

    Mark Pett

    eBook (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Sept. 8, 2015)
    A lonely boy’s new pet grows into a rather large dilemma—and a Thanksgiving parade offers an uplifting solution—in this charming tale from the author of The Boy and the Airplane and The Girl and the Bicycle.When Leonard takes a shortcut through the park, he finds an egg and takes it home, where it hatches into a lizard (or so Leonard thinks). Leonard names his new pet Buster and takes him all around the city: on the subway, to the library, to a baseball game, and more. But Buster keeps growing and growing—and Leonard gets the sense that Buster is longing for something Leonard can’t provide. Before long, Buster becomes too big to keep, and Leonard realizes he needs to set Buster free. So Leonard comes up with an inventive plan, one that involves all the balloons Leonard can find and the annual Thanksgiving parade, in an imaginative plot twist that will spark readers’ imaginations—and touch their hearts.
  • I'm Not Millie!

    Mark Pett

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Nov. 26, 2019)
    A hilarious and relatable read-aloud about a case of mistaken identity at bedtime.Where's Millie?! Every time a new nighttime task pops up, there's an animal in her place! It's time for Millie to eat her green beans. But Millie's not here--that's a hippo in her seat! Fine, if Millie won't eat her vegetables, it's time for a bath. No . . . Millie . . . here . . . just . . . a . . . tortoise . . . This fun, spare read-aloud is perfect for any kid who has ever tried to get out of something, and for any parent who has tried to get them back in.
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  • The Girl and the Bicycle

    Mark Pett

    eBook (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, April 29, 2014)
    From the creator of The Boy and the Airplane, a touching wordless picture book about a little girl, a shiny bicycle, and the meaning of persistence—with an unexpected payoff.A little girl sees a shiny new bicycle in the shop window. She hurries home to see if she has enough money in her piggy bank, but when she comes up short, she knocks on the doors of her neighbors, hoping to do their yardwork. They all turn her away except for a kindly old woman. The woman and the girl work through the seasons, side by side. They form a tender friendship. When the weather warms, the girl finally has enough money for the bicycle. She runs back to the store, but the bicycle is gone! What happens next shows the reward of hard work and the true meaning of generosity. Wordless, timeless, and classic, The Girl and the Bicycle carries a message of selflessness and sweet surprises and makes an ideal gift for graduations and other special occasions.
  • The Boy and the Airplane

    Mark Pett

    eBook (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, April 2, 2013)
    Kindness needs no words in this soaring tale that is ideal for gift-giving.When a little boy’s prized toy airplane lands on a rooftop, he makes several rescue attempts before devising an unexpected solution. Rendered in sepia tones and exemplifying a touching message, this wordless story is gracefully open to interpretation, containing a seed of wisdom for every reader.
  • The Travellers' Rest:

    Mark Pettifer

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Sept. 6, 2013)
    With over 200 black and white illustrations, The Travellers' Rest, is a humorous and magical tale of a community, in which the many staff and customers of the inn, defend it from the dangers brought them by three despicable and conniving citylings. This tale of fire, flood, poison and a hostile takeover bid, takes place one glorious summer’s eve. This first title sets the scene and introduces some of the many characters in The Travellers' Rest series. Set in the Great Elfish Forest, at a time when fairies brew the mead, a wizard walks the woods and tankards make mischief, it sees a small community take on the might of a corporate giant, the Bar Stool Thump Inn and Pub Company. I hope you enjoy it...XX...