Petunia

by Roger Duvoisin

Overview

When Roger Duvoisin first introduced children to his proud and silly goose, Petunia, in 1950, it was love at first sight. Those children have grown up, but Petunia is every bit as fresh and funny and muddled as the day she was born.
In this, the first of the series of classic books featuring the silly goose, Petunia finds a book—and, deciding that if she owns a book she must be wise, dispenses hilariously mistaken advice to the other animals in the farmyard.
With its gentle lesson and the kind of humor that kids love best, this new edition of a picture book classic will delight and inspire a whole new generation of readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780394808659
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	05/12/1962
Edition description:	50th Anniversary ed.
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	123,170
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 11.20(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	510L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Roger Duvoisin was born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1904 and came to the U.S.A. in 1925. Among his more than 40 children's books, he is best known for those featuring Veronica, the conspicuous hippopotamus, and Petunia, the silly goose. He received the Caldecott Medal in 1947 for White Snow, Bright Snow and a Caldecott Honor in 1966. He died in 1980.

Editorial Reviews

Now in paperback, the special 50th-anniversary edition of a picture book classic.

From the Publisher

In this charming tale set in a farmyard, originally published in 1950, Petunia the silly goose believes she has become wise just because she finds a book. Ages 4-8. (Apr.) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

Publishers Weekly

In a charming tale set in a farmyard, Petunia the silly goose believes she has become wise just because she finds a book. Ages 3-7. (Feb.)

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

Petunia presents a classic picturebook in a 50th anniversary edition reprinting the story of Petunia, a proud goose who is funny and scatterbrained. Roger Duvoisin's simple drawings and adventures make for a revealing, fun tale.