The peach thief

(Portuguese edition)

“Big, shiny peaches were lined up at a peach stand. A man grabbed a perfect peach and ran away.
The thief ate the peach and spat out the stone.”
Now what?

Inspired by a trip to Lisbon with its fruit stalls and steep hills, Japanese author Kotone Utsunomiya delighted the jury of the 6^th edition of the “SERPA — International Award for Picturebooks”, with this colourful, humorous story containing multiple mishaps.

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Winner of the 6^th edition of the SERPA/Planeta Tangerina International Award for Picture Books
“In this submission, Kotone demonstrates mastery in creating sequences of images which, supported by the text, transport us, effortlessly and intriguingly, from one page to the next, revealing consistent and clear storytelling, and a strong sense of humor that shines through on every page.”