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Roger Duvoisin was born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1904 and came to the United States in 1925. Among his more than 40 children’s books, he is best known for those featuring Veronica the conspicuous hippopotamus, and Petunia the silly goose. He received the Caldecott Medal in 1947 for White Snow, Bright Snow, and a Caldecott Honor in 1966. He died in 1980.


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The Night Before Christmas
Written by Roger Duvoisin and Clement C. Moore
Board

A Christmas treasure from beloved Caldecott-winning illustrator Roger Duvoisin.
 
With glorious illustrations by Caldecott-winning illustrator Roger Duvoisin accompanying Clement C. Moore's classic text, this edition of "The Night Before Christmas" makes the perfect stocking stuffer and is just the right size to make a wonderful gift. 

Families enjoy reading Moore's famous poem... Read More
 





The Night Before Christmas
Written by Roger Duvoisin and Clement C. Moore
eBook

Celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas Eve in this gorgeously illustrated picture book of the classic rhyme!

With glorious illustrations by Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Roger Duvoisin, this edition of Clement C. Moore's "The Night Before Christmas" is a perfect holiday read-aloud for families. And with a tall, narrow size, it's... Read More
 





The Night Before Christmas
Written by Roger Duvoisin and Clement C. Moore
Hardcover

Celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas Eve in this gorgeously illustrated picture book of the classic rhyme!

With glorious illustrations by Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Roger Duvoisin, this edition of Clement C. Moore's "The Night Before Christmas" is a perfect holiday read-aloud for families. And with a tall, narrow size, it's... Read More
 





Petunia
Written by Roger Duvoisin
Trade Paperback

When Roger Duvoisin first introduced children to his proud and silly goose, Petunia, in 1950, it was love at first sight. Those children have grown up, but Petunia is every bit as fresh and funny and muddled as the day she was born.
In this, the first of the series of classic... Read More
 





Petunia
Written by Roger Duvoisin
Hardcover

When Roger Duvoisin first introduced children to his proud and silly goose, Petunia, in 1950, it was love at first sight. Those children have grown up, but Petunia is every bit as fresh and funny and muddled as the day she was born.
In this, the first of the series of classic... Read More
 





Veronica
Written by Roger Duvoisin
eBook

Veronica, a hippopotamus who wants to stand out from the herd and be famous, travels to the big city where she indeed does stand out. Causing traffic jams, blocking sidewalks, and devouring a pushcart vendor’s vegetables in one big gulp, Veronia is arrested and jailed. How she discovers that there is... Read More
 





Veronica: Read & Listen Edition
Written by Roger Duvoisin
eBook

Read and listen along as Veronica, a hippopotamus who wants to stand out from the herd and be famous, travels to the big city where she indeed does stand out. Causing traffic jams, blocking sidewalks, and devouring a pushcart vendor’s vegetables in one big gulp, Veronica is arrested and jailed. How...

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A Doll For Marie
Written by Louise Fatio
Illustrated by Roger Duvoisin
eBook

This rediscovered gem by Caldecott-winning illustrator Roger Duvoisin is perfect for a new generation of little girls who love dolls.

In the city of Paris, a beautiful but lonely doll sits on a shelf in an antique shop. She’s surrounded by old vases and teapots, but longs for a friend to... Read More
 





The Happy Lion
Written by Louise Fatio
Illustrated by Roger Duvoisin
Trade Paperback

The lion at the little French zoo is a favorite of all the townspeople. Every day they stop by to feed him tidbits and say, “Bonjour, Happy Lion.” Naturally, when the lion finds his door open, he decides it would only be proper to visit all his friendly neighbors in return... Read More
 





The Happy Lion
Written by Louise Fatio
Illustrated by Roger Duvoisin
Trade Paperback

The lion at the little French zoo is a favorite of all the townspeople. Every day they stop by to feed him tidbits and say, “Bonjour, Happy Lion.” Naturally, when the lion finds his door open, he decides it would only be proper to visit all his friendly neighbors in return... Read More
 





The Happy Lion
Written by Louise Fatio
Illustrated by Roger Duvoisin
Hardcover

The lion at the little French zoo is a favorite of all the townspeople. Every day they stop by to feed him tidbits and say, “Bonjour, Happy Lion.” Naturally, when the lion finds his door open, he decides it would only be proper to visit all his friendly neighbors in return... Read More
 





The Happy Lion
Written by Louise Fatio
Illustrated by Roger Duvoisin
eBook

The lion at the little French zoo is a favorite of all the townspeople. Every day they stop by to feed him tidbits and say, “Bonjour, Happy Lion.” Naturally, when the lion finds his door open, he decides it would only be proper to visit all his friendly neighbors in return... Read More
 

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