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Roger Duvoisin

    Roger Duvoisin was a Swiss-born American author and illustrator, celebrated for his engaging children's picture books. His work is characterized by a vibrant artistic style and a remarkable ability to bring stories to life for young audiences. Duvoisin's illustrations possess a distinct depth and personality, masterfully conveyed through his skillful use of color and composition.

    The Happy Lion
    Petunia, Beware!
    Petunia
    Veronica
    Day and Night
    Donkey-donkey
    • The story follows an unlikely friendship between a poodle named Day and an owl named Night, who meet during twilight. Their bond brings joy and adventure, but it also leads to disturbances for the poodle's owners, who struggle with the noise during their sleep. This charming tale explores themes of friendship and the impact of companionship on everyday life.

      Day and Night
    • Veronica

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Veronica the hippopotamus lives with her large family on the cool muddy river bank, swimming in its clear waters. She dreams of becoming a famous hippopotamus, noticed by everyone. But will her dream of becoming a conspicuous hippopotamus ever be realized?

      Veronica
    • Petunia

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.2(99)Add rating

      A collection of five favorites -- "Petunia," "Petunia's Christmas," "Petunia Takes a Trip," "Petunia Beware," and "Petunia's Treasure"--Features the headstrong heroine struggling with pride and facing antic brushes with danger.

      Petunia
    • After some experimenting, Petunia discovers that the grass on her side of the fence is better than any other.

      Petunia, Beware!
    • A popular lion from a zoo goes to visit his admirers, but they are not expecting to see him outside his cage!

      The Happy Lion
    • This classic poem by Clement C. Moore is read on Christmas Eve by families the world over. Re-discover Roger Duvoisin's eye-catching interpretation from 1954, with a tall, narrow format just right for tucking into a Christmas stocking.

      The Night Before Christmas
    • Bilderbuchklassiker, in dem von der Freundschaft zwischen einer Löwenfamilie im Zoo mit den anderen Tieren im Gehege und den Menschen, die die Tiere besuchen, erzählt wird

      Mein Freund, der Glückliche Löwe