Petr Horáček – The Perfect Present
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Tom and Mot are best friends. On their birthday, Tom gives Mot a feather – but could it be a feather from the most spectacular bird in the world? Mot gives Tom a marble – or is it the smallest planet in the universe?
Tom would like to give a whale, a dolphin, a sea monster, an elephant, while Mot would give rivers, mountains, forests and even the sun!
But after a joyful day playing together, what is the best present of all? This beautiful story of imagination and friendship is perfect for sharing.
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Tom and Mot are best friends. On their birthday, Tom gives Mot a feather – but could it be a feather from the most spectacular bird in the world? Mot gives Tom a marble – or is it the smallest planet in the universe?
Tom would like to give a whale, a dolphin, a sea monster, an elephant, while Mot would give rivers, mountains, forests and even the sun!
But after a joyful day playing together, what is the best present of all? This beautiful story of imagination and friendship is perfect for sharing.
About the Author
Petr Horáček is an internationally acclaimed illustrator. Born in Prague, he studied at the Academy of Fine Art. After graduating in 1994, he moved to England. His first two picture books were published in 2001, winning the ‘Books for Children’ Newcomer award. Since then he has gained a string of international distinctions. His first book for Otter-Barry Books was The Last Tiger, which was longlisted for the UKLA Award. His most recent picture book is Blue Monster. He is also the illustrator of The Star Whale by Nicola Davies, which is nominated for the Carnegie Medal 2025 for both Illustration and Writing. Petr is much sought after for school visits and at book festivals. He lives in Worcester.
