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Petr Horácek

    June 30, 1967

    Petr Horáček is an author and illustrator celebrated for his engaging children's books. His distinctive style is characterized by vibrant colors, bold shapes, and a playful approach to storytelling that captivates young readers. With a keen eye for detail and an understanding of a child's perspective, he crafts visually stimulating and educational narratives. His work is known for its unique artistic voice, making it a beloved choice for both children and parents.

    Silly Suzy Goose
    Animal Counting
    Tiny Owl's Scary Day
    Puffin Peter
    The Mouse Who Ate the Moon
    The Best Place in the World
    • 2024

      "Who can you find in the woods? Join Little Bunny and peep through the cut-outs on each spread to spy a whole host of woodland animals. And there is a very special someone waiting at the end of the book."--Publisher.

      Little Bunny
    • 2024

      "Who can you find on the farm? Join Little Chick and peep through the cut-outs on each spread to spy a whole host of animals. And there is a very special someone waiting at the end of the book."--Publisher.

      Little Chick
    • 2023

      Tiny Owl wants to explore the day. Mummy Owl says the day can be dangerous but Tiny Owl isn't scared! So, when Mummy Owl is asleep, Tiny Owl tiptoes out of the nest and flies off. There are all kinds of other birds and animals out during the day, and everything is so colourful! But maybe night-time is best for owls after all.

      Tiny Owl's Scary Day
    • 2022

      A heart-warming picture book about a charming bear duo on an adventure to find a best friend.Black Bear is feeling lonely, so he decides to look for a friend. Luckily, he meets Brown Bear, who is in the same situation! The bears decide to search for a friend together. They search everywhere, but their elusive friend is nowhere to be found. Or have they been right there all along? With stunning artwork and heart-warming text, this is a beautiful picture book from the Kate Greenaway Medal-shortlisted Petr Horácek.

      A Best Friend for Bear
    • 2022
    • 2020

      A heart-warming picture book following an inquisitive hare as he discovers that the best place in the world is always with the people you love. "Do you think this is the best place in the world?" Hare asks his friends, Rabbit, Bear, Duck and Owl. Certain there must be somewhere better out there, Hare sets out on an adventure that takes him to mountains higher than the clouds, sun-kissed beaches and starlit deserts. But even the most beautiful place isn't perfect without friends to share it with, and perhaps the best place in the world is actually closer than Hare thinks.With gorgeous artwork in a stunning summer palette, this is a beautiful picture book from the Kate Greenaway Medal-shortlisted illustrator Petr Horacek, who has been described by The Washington Post as "the thinking tot's Eric Carle".

      The Best Place in the World
    • 2020

      A peep-through underwater adventure to share with your baby.What can you find under the sea Peep-through the submarine window to find out in this colourful board book from award-winning author-illustrator Petr Horacek.

      Let's Go under the Sea!
    • 2020

      A peep-through space adventure to share with your baby. 3, 2, 1, blast off! What can you see in space? Peep-through the rocket windows to find out, in this colourful board book from award-winning author-illustrator Petr Horacek.

      Let´s go into space!
    • 2019
    • 2018

      A colourful lift-the-flap book of opposites to share with your baby. Who is the biggest, who is the tallest and who is the noisiest? Lift the flaps and find out in this colourful board book from acclaimed author/illustrator Petr Horacek.

      Who is the Biggest?