Petra

A little rock named Petra believes she's a mighty mountain, but a dog's fetch sends her tumbling into a bird's nest, a pond, and a string of brand-new identities.

For the kid who turns every cardboard box into a spaceship, Petra is proof that imagination doesn't need permission to be big.

• Big idea: Who you are depends less on where you land and more on what you decide to believe about yourself.
• Vibes: Playful, philosophical, gently funny — like a pep talk disguised as a rock's daydream.

• enjoy stories with a surprising twist on every page
• are working on feeling good about themselves no matter what changes around them
• like to imagine being something bigger or different than they are
• respond well to simple, repeating story patterns

• Story & problem-solving: What happened to Petra when the dog picked her up and dropped her in the bird's nest?
• Imagination: If you were a little rock like Petra, what would you imagine yourself to be?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Petra felt each time her world suddenly changed?
• Real-life connection: Has your idea of yourself ever changed depending on where you were, like moving to a new house or school?
• Big idea: Do you think Petra is still the same rock even when everyone calls her something different?