Meet the Author.John Petraglia.

Meet John Petraglia, author of Featherstorm: A Holiday Adventure, a children's Christmas story celebrating creativity, resilience, and the magic of nature.

John Petraglia, author of Featherstorm and Napa poet
Meet the Author

John Petraglia.

John Petraglia is a Napa poet, writer, editor, and former environmental communications professional with 30 years of writing and editing experience. He is the author of Featherstorm, a heartwarming children's holiday picture book, and the haiku chapbook The Moon Has No Light of Its Own.

John is a former board member of Napa Valley Writers and has served as Managing Editor and Poetry Editor for several anthologies. His poems have appeared in Wild Umbrella, Thema, Inscribe, California Literary Review, and other publications.

Originally from New York, his books and poems explore the human condition and the wonder of the natural world.

Portrait of author John Petraglia
Featherstorm book displayed with stuffed polar bears
A Holiday Adventure

Featherstorm.

Written by John Petraglia and illustrated by Josh Tremblay. Featherstorm: A Holiday Adventure is a children's Christmas picture book about Cardigan, a clever and determined polar bear whose imagination and connection to the natural world lead to an extraordinary holiday adventure.

Available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Powell's Books, and other booksellers. You can also ask your local bookstore to order a copy.

Signed Copies

A Special Copy of Featherstorm.

For a signed copy of Featherstorm in the Napa Valley area, contact John directly at [email protected].

For regular copies, shop through a bookseller or ask your local bookstore.

Featherstorm book with stuffed polar bears

Connect with John Petraglia.

Questions about Featherstorm, signed copies in Napa Valley, or writing and editing services? Reach out to John directly.

Real Reader Reviews

A Little Story. A Lot of Love.

Discover what readers are saying about Cardigan's magical Christmas adventure.

★★★★★

Best new Christmas book ever!!!

“This is such a sweet new Christmas story! Cardigan is my child’s new favorite character!”

Nic P.
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★★★★★

Imaginative story, great illustrations, perfect gift!

“Imaginative story, great illustrations, perfect gift for the holidays!”

Eli P.
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★★★★★

Lovely story

“Uplifting holiday story with exquisite illustrations to enchant children while teaching problem solving and the power of resilience. A perfect gift!”

Joan O.
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★★★★★

Most endearing, sweet holiday children's book!

“The story is immediately captivating and the illustrations are gorgeous, adding a sense of wonder and magic to the story.”

Rebecca P.
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Featherstorm A Holiday Adventure
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