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# Petra Mathers

(1945–2024)   Children's Writer

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Petra Mathers was a children's writer.

## Quick Facts About Petra Mathers

Born March 25, 1945

Died February 6, 2024

Profession Children's Writer

## About Petra Mathers

American children's author and illustrator (1945–2024)... \| Petra Mathers was a German-born American writer and illustrator of children's picture books.

##  Quotes by Petra Mathers

> [“Is that my foot? Silly me, it's a starfish”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/petra-mathers/is-that-my-foot-silly-me-it-s-a-starfish/)

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[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a37/petra-mathers-269505_fish_is-that-my-foot-silly-me-it-s-a-starfish_178885.jpg)

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