Possums Are Not Cute!

Possums Are Not Cute!

Author: Ally Burguieres

Publisher: Quirk Books

Published: 2022-05-10

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1683693000

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Possums may steal your garbage…but with this book, they’ll also steal your heart! Possums are more than the ugly-cute icons of the internet. These so-called trash animals and pointy kitties are not only relatable avatars for anxious but resilient people everywhere, but nature’s secret clean-up crew. Organized around common myths that have given possums a bad reputation, this fun and offbeat book reveals the truth about possums through dozens of adorable photos, informative illustrations, and fascinating facts. Did you know that… • Possums protect people and pets from disease! A single possum can eat up to 4,000 ticks per week! • Possums excel at interspecies friendships, often sleeping in other animals’ dens. • Possums are shy creatures: when they “play dead,” they are actually fainting from anxiety! Written by wildlife rehabber and possum advocate Ally Burguieres, known for her popular Instagram account @ItsMeSesame, this accessible and giftable guide explains why possums deserve our admiration and offers tips on how we can protect and advocate for these magical marsupials.


Appleblossom the Possum

Appleblossom the Possum

Author: Holly Goldberg Sloan

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-08-02

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0147512808

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Fans of E.B. White and Dick King-Smith will adore this heartwarming and funny animal adventure by the award-winning author of New York Times Bestseller Counting by 7s Mama has trained up her baby possums in the ways of their breed, and now it’s time for all of them—even little Appleblossom—to make their way in the world. Appleblossom knows the rules: she must never be seen during the day, and she must avoid cars, humans, and the dreaded hairies (sometimes known as dogs). Even so, Appleblossom decides to spy on a human family—and accidentally falls down their chimney! The curious Appleblossom, her faithful brothers—who launch a hilarious rescue mission—and even the little girl in the house have no idea how fascinating the big world can be. But they're about to find out! With dynamic illustrations, a tight-knit family, and a glimpse at the world from a charming little marsupial's point of view, this cozy animal story is a perfect read-aloud and a classic in the making.


Opossums: Misunderstood Critters

Opossums: Misunderstood Critters

Author: Dr. Richard A. NeSmith

Publisher: Applied Principles of Education & Learning

Published: 2020-09-16

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13:

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Everyone has their unique and adorable favorite wildlife animal. Few choose the opossum. BUT you are reading this, so you really need to consider the opossum!It is a misunderstood animal that serves a vital role in the forest ecosystem. Opossums seldom win beauty contests, but upon reading about their special "superpowers," you are going to learn and earn a greater respect and admiration for them. There are many misconceptions people have about opossums. This book will walk you through them and give you a better understanding of these misunderstood marsupials (the only marsupials in North America).


Blossom Possum

Blossom Possum

Author: Gina M. Newton

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781865047959

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'Colour my beak blue, that's a risky business if you're not a cockatoo,' squawked Rocky Cocky. 'You'll need a bodyguard.' They trotted and strutted off down the track, round the back of beyong, up the hill and past the black stump, until they bumped into Joanna Goanna. Early one morning, Blossom Possum gets such a fright she thinks the sky is falling down! She has to tell someone, so she sets off with her news. On the way she meets her bush mates. But she also runs into trouble. This retelling of a favourite folktale has a delightful Aussie twist and a refreshingly positive ending. The author has used typically Australian animals to create a cast of quirky characters. Rocky Cocky is a cheeky cockatoo, Echo Gecko is an old hippie lizard, and Toey Joey is a lively young kangaroo.


There's an Opossum in My Backyard

There's an Opossum in My Backyard

Author: Gary Bogue

Publisher: Heyday

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781597140591

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A baby opossum falls off its mother's back while traveling through the Green family's backyard and it spends the year there, learning about Rocky the dog, the cat next door, and the other wildlife in the yard. Includes facts about opossums, and related websites and books.


Possum Magic

Possum Magic

Author: Mem Fox

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780152005726

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Two Australian possums go in search of the magic that will make the invisible one of them visible.


Awesome Possum Family Band

Awesome Possum Family Band

Author: Jimmy Osmond

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-06-09

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1621572374

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There's No Business Like Show Business! And for the Awesome Possum Family Band, they're about to get their big break! The youngest possum wants to join in the music making but doesn't know his talent… To be a part of the family showbiz, Possum Number Nine tries to discover his special gift. Is it painting, presenting, or playing the drums? Find out in Jimmy Osmond's inspiring "tail" about the importance of family and following your dreams.


Otherwise Known as Possum

Otherwise Known as Possum

Author: Maria D. Laso

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2017-02-28

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 0545931940

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A heart-expanding debut that introduces the most charming, mischievous, unforgettable heroine since Scout Finch. Possum Porter has had it with change. First she lost Mama, leaving a hole nothing can fill. And now, instead of trying to return to some kind of normal, Daddy's sending Possum to school. A real school, where you have to wear SHOES. Where some Yankee teacher will try to erase all the useful things Mama taught Possum during their lessons at home.So Possum comes up with a plan. If she can prove that she already knows everything worth knowing, Daddy will let her quit school and stay where she belongs. She won't have to deal with snooty classmates, or worry about tarnishing Mama's memory. But unfortunately, Possum doesn't shoot to the top of the class like she expected. Even worse, the unmarried Yankee teacher seems to have her eyes on someone . . . Possum's Daddy. With time running out, Possum decides to do something drastic to get away from school-and get Daddy out of Ms. Arthington's clutches-or risk losing everything that's keeping her broken heart glued together.


Playing Possum

Playing Possum

Author: Jennifer Black Reinhardt

Publisher: Clarion Books

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 1328782700

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Possums play dead when threatened so Alfred, an unusually nervous possum, avoids attention and even friendship until he meets Sofia, an armadillo who curls into a ball when nervous. Includes facts about the unusual defense mechanisms of animals pictured in the book.


It's Not Easy Being a Bunny

It's Not Easy Being a Bunny

Author: Marilyn Sadler

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 2020-01-07

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1984895109

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P.J. Funnybunny doesn't want to be a bunny anymore! In this hilarious story, a young bunny explores life with different animal friends. This bunny-rific tale of self-discovery is now available in a simplified board book perfect for the littlest hands—and with a festive, sparkly cover, it makes the perfect gift to fill any Easter basket. P.J. Funnybunny is tired of cooked carrots and his big ears. It would be way more fun to be a bear, a bird, or a pig...right? Read along as P.J. leaves home and tries to determine who he is—and where he belongs. But this bunny might just learn that all he wants to be is...himself! This sturdy board book adaptation, with text abridged from the beloved Dr. Seuss Beginner Book, makes a fun-filled read aloud for babies and toddlers!