Petunia i love you by roger duvoisin book

The feathered heroines true love, charles, is being fattened by a farmer to be sold for christmas dinner. It is the first in a series of books about the adventurous hippo. Those children have grown up, but petunia is every bit as fresh and funny as ever. Petunia by roger duvoisin learning through literature. She tries a number of creative schemes to free the illfated fowl and all ends cheerfully. Given my inexhaustible affection for vintage childrens books, i was instantly smitten by the 1965 gem petunia, i love you public library by roger duvoisin, part of his altogether delightful petunia series the story of the conniving raccoon, who sets out to make petunia the goose, so handsome and so fat, his dinner, but ends up making a good friend. Petunia the classic childrens book by roger duvoisin. Buy a cheap copy of petunia book by roger duvoisin. Sep 16, 2014 given my inexhaustible affection for vintage childrens books, i was instantly smitten by the 1965 gem petunia, i love you public library by roger duvoisin, part of his altogether delightful petunia series the story of the conniving raccoon, who sets out to make petunia the goose, so handsome and so fat, his dinner, but ends up making a good friend instead. When roger duvoisin first introduced children to his proud and silly goose.

Apr 20, 2012 this classic by beloved childrens author roger duvoisin was written in 1961. Petunia by roger duvoisin pronounced dyoovwahzah was written. In this, the first of the series of classic books featuring. Roger duvoisin was a renowned swissborn american authorillustrator who created the happy lion and petunia series of picture books, along with more than 40 other titles for children.

Petunia, the silly goose roger duvoisin, petunias, favorite. See more ideas about roger duvoisin, book illustration, childrens book illustration. This is a book classic and was my favorite book as a child. Petunia is the first book created by roger duvoisin from the petunia series. In this, the first of the series of classic books featuring the silly goose, petunia finds a bookand, deciding that if she owns a book she must be wise.

This classic by beloved childrens author roger duvoisin was written in 1961. A classic picture book by a caldecott medalwinning authorillustrator returns in a 50thanniversary gift edition. Petunia the classic childrens book by roger duvoisin youtube. Those children have grown up, but petunia is every bit as fresh and funny and muddled as the day she was born. Given my inexhaustible affection for vintage childrens books, i was instantly smitten by the 1965 gem petunia, i love you public library by roger duvoisin, part of his altogether delightful petunia series the story of the conniving raccoon, who sets out to make petunia the goose, so handsome and so fat, his dinner, but ends up making a good friend instead. In this adventure, petunia mistakenly thinks that she is a wise animal when she stumbles upon a book lying on the ground and she how tries to give the. He wrote and illustrated 40 booksincluding five books about petuniaand illustrated more than 100 written by other authors, including the happy lion by his wife, louise fatio. I love you by roger duvoisin 3 editions first published in 1965 not in library. Roger duvoisin was born in geneva, switzerland, in 1904 and came to the u. Graduating from art school roger duvoisin first turned his hand to designing stage scenery, theatre sets and posters for adverts. Being able to gift this book to the small children in our family brought. Petunia by roger duvoisin roger duvoisin quote 25 days book 4. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. When duvoisin introduced children to his proud and silly goose in 1950, it was love at first sight.

Roger duvoisin 19001980 was born in geneva, switzerland, and graduated from the cole des arts et m tiers and the cole des beauxarts. Again in 1950 with hi mister robin and also in the 1956 book the house of four seasons. 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. Petunia when roger duvoisin first introduced children to his proud and silly goose, petunia, in 1950, it was love at first sight. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Petunia by roger duvoisin posted on 21082015 by picturethisbook when petunia finds a book purportedly an object that will bestow wisdom on anyone who owns and loves it, or so she overhears she decides to make herself wiser by proudly bringing it. Goose love conquers all in petunia s christmas 1952 by roger duvoisin. Book description knopf books for young readers 19651012, 1965. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. About petunia when roger duvoisin first introduced children to his proud and silly goose, petunia, in 1950, it was love at first sight.

Sep 14, 2012 petunia the goose is tired of being called silly. In this, the first of the series of classic books featuring the silly goose, petunia finds a bookand, deciding that if she owns a book she must. In this adventure, petunia mistakenly thinks that she is a wise animal when she stumbles upon a book lying on the ground and she how tries to give the other animals uncanny advice about their problems. Follow petunia, a silly goose who thinks shes wise by carrying a book, as she gives faulty advice to other barnyard animals with disastrous consequences. He won the 1948 caldecott medal for picture books and in 1968 he was a highly commended runnerup for the biennial, international hans christian andersen award for childrens illustrators. So when she discovers a book in the meadow, she thinks that carrying it under her wing will make her wise. Though crows are too big to perch on cattails, obvi. By my count, he wrote and illustrated 42 books and illustrated around. Petunia by roger duvoisin booksamillion online book store.

Among his more than 40 childrens books, he is best known for those featuring veronica, the conspicuous hippopotamus, and petunia, the silly goose. Roger duvoisin books list of books by author roger duvoisin. Finding those elusive memories and items from the past regecled on the its you once had. Roger antoine duvoisin august 28, 1900 june 30, 1980 was a swissborn american writer and illustrator, best known for childrens picture books. In the late 1920s, he immigrated to the united states, where he soon began writing and illustrating childrens books. Petunia i love you by roger duvoisin 19651012 roger duvoisin. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint. Petunia by roger duvoisin pronounced dyoovwahzah was written in 1950 and was duvoisins 14th book as far as i can tell.

May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Petunia by roger duvoisin posted on 21082015 by picturethisbook when petunia finds a book purportedly an object that will bestow wisdom on anyone who owns and loves it, or so she overhears she decides to make herself wiser by proudly bringing it around everywhere she goes. So when she discovers a book in the meadow, she thinks that carrying it under her wing will. Petunia i love you hardcover october 12, 1965 by roger duvoisin author 5. Vintage 1965 unique 2 in 1 book trubloff mouse john burningham petuni i love you roger duvoisin hardcover. His career as an author and illustrator is immense. Goose love conquers all in petunias christmas 1952 by roger duvoisin. A silly goose learns that carrying a book under her wing doesnt necessarily maker her knowledgeable. Petunias christmas by roger duvoisin, paperback barnes. Petunia by roger duvoisin 2000, hardcover, anniversary.

Roger petunia is the first book created by roger duvoisin from the petunia series. Mar 20, 2015 have you ever read petunia, by roger duvoisin. About petunia, a silly goose, a little boy and a lot of are farm animal friends. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. This simple message from this proud and silly goose will definitely help kids to establish a love for reading that will never go away. Roger duvoisin was born in geneva, switzerland, in 1904 and came to the united states in 1925.

Roger duvoisin has 126 books on goodreads with 19250 ratings. Petunia by roger duvoisin 15 editions first published in 1950 download daisy. But of course pride goes before a fall and and petunia soon learns that wisdom comes from learning how to read. Roger antoine duvoisin august 28, 1900 june 1980 was a swissborn american writer and illustrator, best known for childrens picture books. Petunia by roger duvoisin 2000, hardcover, anniversary for. In this, the first of the series of classic books featuring the silly goose, petunia finds a. Roger did go on to master illustrating trees as you can see below sun up in 1949. When roger duvoisin first introduced children to his proud and silly goose, petunia, in 1950, it was love at first sight. 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. Roger duvoisin a raccoon tricks petunia into walking in the forest with him, in hopes of a goose dinner, but. Roger duvoisin a raccoon tricks petunia into walking in the forest with him, in hopes of a goose dinner, but his plans are foiled and they end up as true friends.

Among his more than 40 childrens books, he is best known for those featuring veronica the conspicuous hippopotamus, and petunia the silly goose. Roger duvoisin has done an excellent job with both the illustrations and the writing for this story. Petunia assumes that because she carries the book under her wing she. Petunia recalls hearing someone say that he who owns books and loves them is wise. Jan 18, 20 roger did go on to master illustrating trees as you can see below sun up in 1949. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Quote from petunia by roger duvoisin three books a night. He received the caldecott medal in 1947 for white snow, bright snow and a caldecott honor in 1966. This book was first published in 1950 but the message is everlasting.