Petra

Written by Marianna Coppo

A little rock's journey through ever-changing identities challenges her perspective and self-belief.

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42 pages· 147 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~90L

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Bookroo's summary

Petra, a little rock with big dreams, believes she's a mighty mountain. But when a dog fetches her, she becomes an egg in a bird's nest. Flung into a pond, she transforms into an island, and later, a pet rock for a little girl. Each change tests Petra's perspective and self-belief. What will she become next? Petra's journey is a whimsical exploration of identity and possibility, where every twist brings a new adventure. Join Petra as she rolls through life, discovering that being a rock is just the beginning of her story.

From the publisher

The humorous adventures of an irresistible little rock who finds herself in constantly changing circumstances, Petra is a picture book that celebrates the power of perspective and believing in yourself. Petra is a little rock who believes she is a mighty mountain . . . until a dog fetches her for its owner, and she is tossed into a bird’s nest. A mountain? No, Petra is now an egg! An egg of the world in a world of possibility. Until she’s flung into a pond, and becomes an amazing island . . . and, eventually, a little girl’s pet rock. What will she be tomorrow? Who knows? But she’s a rock, and this is how she rolls!

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