I Want to Be Philberta
by Mar Pavón (Author) Alex Pelayo (Illustrator)
This wonderful book reminds us that there’s nothing more gratifying than letting yourself get carried away in the fantasy of a good book.
A little girl named Mary must deal with grown-ups who want wishes to make them feel satisfied, and all she wants for her wish is to be Philberta, a character from her favorite book.
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Mar Pavón (Manresa, Spain, 1968) is a writer mainly dedicated to children's literature. Some of her extensive work is translated into English, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Dutch, Chinese and Korean, among other languages. She has been honored with prestigious awards in the US, some of which were presented by the International Latino Book Awards. Her most significant work is Yeray Poeta, published following the birth of her son in 1996. Her most popular character is "Clucky the Hen", created in collaboration with the illustrator Mónica Carretero, winner of several awards and recognitions.
Alex Pelayo is a graduate of Bachelor of Fine Arts, specializing in Engraving (University of Chile, 2000). He is a cartoonist, illustrator, caricaturist, and web designer.
JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
Books and reading
Juvenile works
Wishes
