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 C...
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Dec 18, 2011
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I have read this forgotten Christmas classic to 2nd and 3rd graders over the past two weeks, and kids and teachers have been loving this goosey love story. Since my mother used to read it to me when I was little, I feel like reading this book aloud makes Christmas real. A terrific Christmas read aloud for the 2nd/3rd grade set, though twice I had to stop and explain "gayest" in the context used in the book means festive and happy (curse older siblings). Duvoisin's illustrations and
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Nov 30, 2011
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When Petunia meets Charles, a handsome gander at a neighboring farm, she determines to set him free so they can be together--and so Charles won't be someone's Christmas dinner!
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the original Petunia story, where the silly goose learns to read, but I did get a kick out of her dragon disguise.
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the original Petunia story, where the silly goose learns to read, but I did get a kick out of her dragon disguise.
Dec 05, 2009
Dolly
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This is a sweet story of devotion between two geese and the lengths that little Petunia will go to free her man (I mean, gander.) Our girls thought it was a nice story, and it's perfect for Christmastime.
Nov 25, 2009
I skimmed it more than I read it, but it seems like one of those classic heartwarming children's stories of old.
Dec 01, 2008
Cana
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Mommy says: We loved this book so much we made Mommy and Daddy read it twice.
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