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.

"A wonderful celebration of the imagination and the joy of friendship, ‘The Perfect Present’ is a story to enjoy again and again... The illustrations are wonderful. Tom and Mot’s imaginings burst from the page in bright splashes of colour as they drift in space or float beneath the sea, meeting creatures and enjoying the beauty of nature... Another ‘perfect present’ from Petr to his readers!"

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.

"A wonderful celebration of the imagination and the joy of friendship, ‘The Perfect Present’ is a story to enjoy again and again... The illustrations are wonderful. Tom and Mot’s imaginings burst from the page in bright splashes of colour as they drift in space or float beneath the sea, meeting creatures and enjoying the beauty of nature... Another ‘perfect present’ from Petr to his readers!"

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.

"A wonderful celebration of the imagination and the joy of friendship, ‘The Perfect Present’ is a story to enjoy again and again... The illustrations are wonderful. Tom and Mot’s imaginings burst from the page in bright splashes of colour as they drift in space or float beneath the sea, meeting creatures and enjoying the beauty of nature... Another ‘perfect present’ from Petr to his readers!"