Petunia's Christmas

Petunia's Christmas by Duvoisin, Roger. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780679806967.

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 determined 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 and has not been available in hardcover for more than 25 years. Today’s children will cheer Petunia on and find Duvoisin’s tale as funny and satisfying as previous generations.