Books Like Petunia's Christmas
Families who loved Petunia's Christmas by Roger Duvoisin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Petunia's Christmas by Roger Duvoisin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is starting to ask questions about where food comes from or when they are showing a deep, protective empathy for animals. It is a perfect choice for children who feel big emotions about fairness and want to see a hero use their brain and their hands to solve a difficult problem. This mid-century classic follows Petunia, a courageous goose, who discovers that the handsome gander next door is being fattened for a Christmas feast. Rather than giving up, Petunia embarks on a mission of creative entrepreneurship, making and selling holiday crafts to earn the money to buy his freedom. While the stakes are high, the story is told with a charming, whimsical tone that feels safe for children ages 4 to 8. It celebrates the power of persistence and the idea that love and hard work can truly change a situation for the better.
