Books with author Petr Horacek

Vibrant artwork and a quick, compelling story will entrance little readers of this die-cut novelty book from an award-winning author and illustrator.With his trademark glowing hues, simple shapes, and clever die-cut designs, the innovative Petr Horácek creates a new animal tale perfect for preschoolers. BIRD, FLY HIGH follows a brilliantly colored feathered friend as she hops, flaps, pecks, tugs, and flies away, quick, quick, quick.

A very greedy goat wreaks havoc in the barnyard in an entertaining cautionary tale from Petr Horácek.Goat is tired of always eating herbs and grass. She wants to try something new! So one day she embarks on a tasting spree, trying the dog’s food, the pig’s potato peels, and more, with the farmer’s underpants topping off a massive meal. Pretty soon, everyone else around the farm starts to notice that certain things have gone missing — including a now elusive Goat herself. It turns out that all that adventurous eating has left her feeling quite ill, prompting a recovery that plays out with a nod to another (very hungry) children’s favorite: “On Monday, her eyes stopped rolling. On Tuesday, her tummy stopped rumbling. . . .” After Goat is finally feeling like herself again, surely she’ll have learned her lesson. Won’t she?

Cleverly placed peek-through pages and Petr Horácek’s bold illustrations combine to produce a tale of teamwork and unexpected rewards.One morning, Little Mouse spots something red and shiny hanging from a branch. It must be a marble! Too short to reach it alone, she enlists her friends Mole (who thinks it’s a balloon) and Rabbit (who’s sure it’s a ball) to help out. With a wondrous playtime on their minds, the three animals team up in an attempt to reach the elusive object. And they’re in for a tasty surprise! Toddlers will delight in peeking through the holes, turning the pages, and unfolding the striking vertical flap to reveal the shower of lovely cherries that rewards the friends for their team effort.

What could be more fun than an old-fashioned train ride? The bold illustrations and playful sound words in this board book with die-cut pages will beckon to preschoolers who love things that go.What could be more fun than an old-fashioned train ride? Off go the passengers, past the town, into the woods (SHHH, SHHH), over the bridge (CLACK, CLACK), into the tunnel (TOOT, TOOT), and back out into the sunshine. Who could guess that the destination is — a day at the seaside?

Simple, boldly colored, and energetic, Petr Horacek's illustrations follow the story of a silly goose in search of a brand-new style - at least some of the time.Silly Suzy Goose is just like all the other geese. But how she wishes she could hang upside-down like a bat or stretch up high like a giraffe! And wouldn't it be wonderful to jump, jump, JUMP like a kangaroo? Suzy Goose wanders farther and farther from her flock, visiting with animals that are very different from her. But when Suzy meets up with a cranky lion, she learns there may just be some advantages to blending in with the crowd!

Little ones will hover over this colorful look at insect critters as they peek through die-cuts and enjoy a final pop-up surprise.Lucy sees a beautiful butterfly in the garden, along with a bright green beetle, a brilliant blue dragonfly, some red ladybugs, and many more flying and crawling things. But when will the radiant butterfly appear again? Petr Horácek uses his trademark saturated hues and simple shapes to create an enticing view of the world of colors — and a peekaboo look at the slow-paced life abuzz in the backyard garden.

There’s never a dull moment in this funny, beautifully illustrated tale depicting a pesky fly in a whole new light.The housefly in this story doesn’t understand why people won’t share their food with him or play with him . . . and why do they keep trying to give him a swat? He’s not doing any harm! In a clever, interactive novelty book buzzing with fun, Petr Horácek may make readers reluctant to turn the final page.

A Parents Best Book of the Year!Celebrated illustrator Petr Horácek offers a pop-up introduction to opposites with the help of a variety of creatures.Turn the pages, lift the flaps, and see animals of all shapes and sizes bring the world of opposites to life. From slow snail to fast cheetah, heavy hippo to light butterfly, smooth frog to prickly porcupine, Petr Horácek’s brightly colored pop-up animals and interactive flaps make early learning irresistible and fun.

Kids will delight in this witty story of mistaken identity from acclaimed author-illustrator Petr Horácek.Peter and Paul are puffins and the best of friends. But one day Peter gets lost in a terrible storm, and Paul is nowhere to be found. With the help of a big blue whale, Peter sets out, determined to find his pal. What the pair discovers is that many other birds match the description Peter gives of Paul, but none are quite like his friend. With gorgeous collage artwork and a lighthearted touch, this fun read-aloud tale will both amuse and enlighten.