Petunia's Christmas Author:Roger Duvoisin WHILE TAKING A walk in the snow, Petunia, the pet goose of Mr. and Mrs. Pumpkin, meets Charles, a most charming and handsome gander. Handsome--and hefty because poor Charles is being fattened for Christmas dinner by the farmer next door. Will the gander of her dreams be served up roasted, with apple sauce on the side? Resourceful Petunia is dete... more »rmined to save Charles even if it means posing as Santa Claus and hawking Christmas wreaths.
This spirited Christmas tale by a Caldecott Medal winner was first published in 1952. Today's children will cheer Petunia on and find Duvoisin's tale as funny and satisfying as previous generations.« less
We really enjoy all of Roger Duvoisin's books, but this one is our favorite. Petunia teaches a heartfelt lesson about love and sacrifice and that's what Christmas is about.