Book Series · 2 Books

Petunia Books

In order from Petunia to A Pet for Petunia.

The Petunia series is a set of 2 picture books by Roger Duvoisin and Paul Schmid, published between 1950 and 2011. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 40 pages.

Petunia
A Pet for Petunia
Petunia
A Pet for Petunia
Petunia
A Pet for Petunia
Petunia
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Petunia
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1950

Petunia

By Roger Duvoisin

A goose finds a book and hilariously misguides her farmyard friends with mistaken wisdom.

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Summary: Petunia, a proud and silly goose, stumbles upon a book and believes it makes her wise. She begins offering advice to her farmyard friends, leading to a series of comical misunderstandings. As Petunia's misguided wisdom spreads, the animals find themselves in amusing predicaments. Will Petunia learn the true value of knowledge, or will her antics continue to cause chaos? This delightful tale combines humor with a gentle lesson, inviting young readers to explore the joys and pitfalls of learning.
In reading order

Petunia Series

2 books · Published 1950–2011

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#1 in Series
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$858

Petunia

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1950

A goose finds a book and hilariously misguides her farmyard friends with mistaken wisdom.

A Pet for Petunia

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

A girl dreams of a pet, but her choice is a skunk.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Petunia series?

There are 2 books in the Petunia series. It began with Petunia in 1950, and the newest book, A Pet for Petunia, was published in 2011.

What order should you read the Petunia books in?

Start with Petunia and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Petunia books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Petunia to life.

01

Roger Duvoisin

Author
02

Paul Schmid

Author & Illustrator

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