__###REPLACE###.res-in_section_auth_ph__    Petra Mathers

* Petra Mathers was born and raised in Germany and moved to the United States as a young woman. She now lives in Portland, Oregon.

* Petra is an illustrator first, and a writer second. While she brews a story of her own on some burner in the back of her mind, she is busy illustrating other people's books.

* Petra compares illustrating other people's books to "visiting". A certain politeness, consideration, and modesty are necessary.

* She is a self-described "sucker for love" and her stories are always about love -- she finds unsung heroes very endearing, as well as the clumsy, balding, fumbling, shy creatures who are quietly heroic, risking everything for love.

Author Bookshelf
		Borreguita and the Coyote Written by Verna Aardema Illustrated by Petra Mathers Trade Paperback What's a little lamb to do about a fierce coyote that wants to eat her? Why, trick him, of course...and and trick him again...and trick him one more time! Here's a lively retelling of a Mexican folk tale by master story teller Verna Aardema, illustrated in bold, winning colors by Petra... Read More
		Grimpow Written by Rafael Abalos Trade Paperback ★ “A story of pleasing complexity.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Grimpow had no idea who the dead man was, but hidden in his leather bag was a treasure that would change his life forever. Clutched in the man’s firm grip was a stone. A stone that will shape Grimpow’s destiny. For when he holds... Read More
		Grimpow Written by Rafael Abalos Hardcover GRIMPOW HAD NO idea who the dead man was, but hidden in his leather bag was a treasure that would change his life forever. Ruby and emerald encrusted daggers, silver coins, jewels, and a letter with a golden seal depicting a snake swallowing its own tail. And clutched in the man's firm... Read More
		The Bridesmaid Written by Hailey Abbott Trade Paperback After years of watching couples come to blows over ice sculptures, Abby wants no part of the family business. She’d rather spend weekends kicking a soccer ball or antagonizing Noah, the cute son of a famous pastry chef–not doing the Electric Slide. Then Abby’s barely legal sister, Carol, does the unthinkable–she announces... Read More
		The Bridesmaid Written by Hailey Abbott eBook After years of watching couples come to blows over ice sculptures, Abby wants no part of the family business. She’d rather spend weekends kicking a soccer ball or antagonizing Noah, the cute son of a famous pastry chef–not doing the Electric Slide. Then Abby’s barely legal sister, Carol, does the unthinkable–she announces... Read More
		The Time Surfers #8: Doom Star Written by Tony Abbott Trade Paperback The Time Surfers have got to find the photon crystal before it’s too late! The crystal has the power to change time: the present, the future—even the past! But Zoa, a slimy, slippery dronth, is hunting for the crystal too, using every power and ally she has at her disposal. Who will... Read More
		Time Surfers #4: Into the Zonk Zone! Written by Tony Abbott Trade Paperback SUMMER IS ALMOST here and there’s only one thing standing between Ned and freedom—his duty as a Time Surfer. When Roop and Suzi arrive from the future and tell Ned his surfie’s been seen around MegaCity, Ned knows he’s in big trouble. And with trouble comes Vorg. Vorg’s hatching a plan... Read More
		Time Surfers #3: Mondo Meltdown Written by Tony Abbott Trade Paperback ERNIE HAS ARRIVED! And so has the future. Except it’s not the future Ned, Suzi, and Roop imagined. Vorg, the evil master of time, has traveled into the past and changed the future. MegaCity is no more. In fact, the planet’s a mess Kids everywhere are afraid of Vorg and his... Read More
		The Time Surfers #2: Orbit Wipeout Written by Tony Abbott Trade Paperback Things are looking up for Ned Banks. His best friend, Ernie, is on his way to visit for a whole week! But then Ned gets an urgent call from the Time Surfers and he has to travel into deep space with Roop and Suzi to check out Centaur One–an abandoned space... Read More
		The Time Surfers #7: Shock Wave Written by Tony Abbott Trade Paperback Ned Banks has waited his entire life to watch a live shuttle launch. But as he waits for the countdown, he sees a strange image. Ghostlike blobs are swirling around him in the AstroMall, and Ned knows they spell trouble. When Roop and Suzi arrive, the Time Surfers watch in awe... Read More
		Time Surfers #1: Space Bingo Written by Tony Abbott Trade Paperback Ned Banks is miserable.  He's the new kid in school--and he sticks out like a sore thumb.  His life is going downhill fast.  Until something happens.  Ned's not  sure how he did it--but he beamed two kids from the year 2099 into his bedroom closet!  Roop and Suzi are Time Surfers--cool kids who travel through time.  And they... Read More
		Time Sufers #5: Splash Crash! Written by Tony Abbott Trade Paperback NED, ERNIE, ROOP, and Suzi are hot on Vorg’s trail. But when they plunge after him into a timehole, their surfies spin out of control and they’re forced to crash-land. They couldn’t have picked a better place: a tropical island! There are sandy beaches, perfect waves, and blue skies as far... Read More
		Time Surfers #6: Zero Hour Written by Tony Abbott Trade Paperback WHEN ROOP GOES missing on a routine mission, Ned, Ernie, and Suzi know they’ve got a big problem. Kurtz is back and meaner than ever. He’s evil. He’s nasty. And he’s 15. Deadly combination. But Ned is determined to save his friend. If only he can find Roop in time ... Read More
		Fifty Years of American Poetry Written by Academy Of American Poets Paperback Seer, critic, lover, madwoman--the poet's sensibility gives us a chance to experience them all.  This rich, wide-ranging collection of work by scores of America's contemporary poets brings you both wisdom and entertainment in short verse. In it are represented, with one poem each, the chancellors, fellows, and award winners of the Academy of... Read More
		The Night Crossing Written by Karen Ackerman Trade Paperback Illus. in black-and-white. It's hard to leave your home and friends, but the Nazis have invaded Clara's native Austria, and her Jewish family is no longer safe. Clara and her family take only what they can carry and travel by night to the Swiss border, where they hope to escape to... Read More
		Song and Dance Man Written by Karen Ackerman Illustrated by Stephen Gammell Hardcover Illus. in full color. "In this affectionate story, three children follow their grandfather up to the attic, where he pulls out his old bowler hat, gold-tipped cane, and his tap shoes. Grandpa once danced on the vaudeville stage, and as he glides across the floor, the children can see what it... Read More
		Song and Dance Man Written by Karen Ackerman Trade Paperback Illus. in full color. "In this affectionate story, three children follow their grandfather up to the attic, where he pulls out his old bowler hat, gold-tipped cane, and his tap shoes. Grandpa once danced on the vaudeville stage, and as he glides across the floor, the children can see what it... Read More
		Song and Dance Man Written by Karen Ackerman Illustrated by Stephen Gammell Hardcover Library Binding Illus. in full color. "In this affectionate story, three children follow their grandfather up to the attic, where he pulls out his old bowler hat, gold-tipped cane, and his tap shoes. Grandpa once danced on the vaudeville stage, and as he glides across the floor, the children can see what it... Read More
		The Lizard and the Sun Written by Alma Flor Ada Trade Paperback Read More
		World History Biographies: Alexander Written by Simon Adams Hardcover Read More
		World History Biographies: Alexander Written by Simon Adams Hardcover Library Binding Read More
		World History Biographies: Elizabeth I Written by Simon Adams Trade Paperback No one thought that Elizabeth would live to become Queen of England. Her father, Henry VIII, beheaded her mother, Anne Bolyn, for treason in 1536. He then disowned his daughter, declaring her illegitimate. But in 1544, Parliament reestablished the young princess in the line of succession after her half brother and... Read More
		World History Biographies: Elizabeth I Written by Simon Adams Hardcover Library Binding No one thought that Elizabeth would live to become Queen of England. Her father, Henry VIII, beheaded her mother, Anne Bolyn, for treason in 1536. He then disowned his daughter, declaring her illegitimate. But in 1544, Parliament reestablished her in the line of succession after her half brother and her half... Read More
		World History Biographies: Elizabeth I Written by Simon Adams Hardcover No one thought that Elizabeth would live to become Queen of England. Her father, Henry VIII, beheaded her mother, Anne Bolyn, for treason in 1536. He then disowned his daughter, declaring her illegitimate. But in 1544, Parliament reestablished her in the line of succession after her half brother and her half... Read More
		11 Planets Written by David Aguilar Hardcover Library Binding National Geographic proudly presents the essential reference book for what is now officially a NEW AGE in space. In August 2006, the International Astronomical Union redefined the word "planet" and relegated Pluto to the status of a dwarf planet, along with Ceres and Eris. Naturally, National Geographic is there to map... Read More