While taking a walk in the snow, the pet goose Petunia meets Charles, a most charming and handsome gander. Handsome, yes-and hefty, because poor Charles is being fattened for Christmas dinner by the farmer next door. Will the gander of Petunia's dreams be served up roasted, with applesauce on the side? Petunia's determination to save Charles, even if it means posing as Santa Claus, results in "one of the simplest, funniest, and most original of Christmas stories," wrote the Chicago Tribune when this book was originally ...
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While taking a walk in the snow, the pet goose Petunia meets Charles, a most charming and handsome gander. Handsome, yes-and hefty, because poor Charles is being fattened for Christmas dinner by the farmer next door. Will the gander of Petunia's dreams be served up roasted, with applesauce on the side? Petunia's determination to save Charles, even if it means posing as Santa Claus, results in "one of the simplest, funniest, and most original of Christmas stories," wrote the Chicago Tribune when this book was originally published in 1952. A yuletide classic by a Caldecott Medal winner, Petunia's Christmas is still making children laugh as it shows the true spirit of Christmas. "From the Hardcover edition."
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Add this copy of Petunia's Christmas to cart. $50.33, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers.
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Add this copy of Petunia's Christmas to cart. $110.88, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Knopf Books for Young Readers.
Sweet, silly Petunia the goose comes upon Charles, who is being fattened for Christmas dinner. She decides to save him, and how she ends up doing that makes for a sweet little tale of selflessness. Vibrant 50's artwork add to its appeal. A very charming little story that your kids will enjoy, to say nothing of you, too.
