Petra Mathers

Petra Mathers

Petra Mathers has written at least 19 books. Their most popular book is Strange Mr. Satie: Composer of the Absurd with 1 save with an average rating of -⭐.

Author Bio

Petra Mathers was born in Todtmoos, Germany. She immigrated to the United States as a young woman. She worked as a painter, and has illustrated the books of other authors as well as her own. In 1985 she was awarded the Ezra Jack Keats Medal for her first book, Maria Theresa. Four of her books have won the New York Times prize for Best Illustrated Children's Book.

Strange Mr. Satie: Composer of the Absurd
In Aunt Giraffe's Green Garden
Lottie's New Friend
Lottie's New Beach Towel
Sophie and Lou
A Cake for Herbie
Herbie's Secret Santa
Artist to Artist
Lottie's new friend
When Aunt Mattie got her wings
The McElderry book of Mother Goose
Frannie's fruits
Grandmother Bryant's Pocket
Dodo Gets Married
How Nanita Learned To Make Flan
When It Snowed That Night
Theodor and Mr. Balbini
Kisses from Rosa
Dodo gets married
Maria Theresa