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Summary: Choose Your Words Carefully.....
Review: "Epossumondas was his mama's and his auntie's sweet little patootie. They just loved him to death. Epossumondas used to go see his auntie most every day, and she nearly always gave him something to take home with him..." So begins renowned storyteller, Colleen Salley's, clever folktale about an endearing little possum who always follows his human mama's directions a little too literally with hilarious results. As she tells the reader in the Storyteller's Note, Epossumondas is a noodlehead story. "Mishaps occur but are not caused deliberately. The humor is gentle and silly. The plot may be highly improbable, but not impossible-it could happen." Ms Salley's engaging text just begs to be read aloud and is complemented by award winning illustrator, Janet Stevens, captivating, bold and bright artwork. Children will revel in all the eye-catching detail and marvelous facial expressions as they linger over each page. Perfect for youngsters 4-8, Epossumondas is a fun-filled, witty and warm romp little ones will want to read again and again, and is sure to become an instant favorite at your house.
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Summary: Choose Your Words Carefully.....
Review: "Epossumondas was his mama's and his auntie's sweet little patootie. They just loved him to death. Epossumondas used to go see his auntie most every day, and she nearly always gave him something to take home with him..." So begins renowned storyteller, Colleen Salley's, clever folktale about an endearing little possum who always follows his human mama's directions a little too literally with hilarious results. As she tells the reader in the Storyteller's Note, Epossumondas is a noodlehead story. "Mishaps occur but are not caused deliberately. The humor is gentle and silly. The plot may be highly improbable, but not impossible-it could happen." Ms Salley's engaging text just begs to be read aloud and is complemented by award winning illustrator, Janet Stevens, captivating, bold and bright artwork. Children will revel in all the eye-catching detail and marvelous facial expressions as they linger over each page. Perfect for youngsters 4-8, Epossumondas is a fun-filled, witty and warm romp little ones will want to read again and again, and is sure to become an instant favorite at your house.
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Summary: The Most Adorable Possum Book Ever!
Review: I am a wildlife rehabilitator and I specialize in possums; therefore, when looking for a gift for my twin 4-year-old cousins, I called Borders and requested "any children's book about opossums". I always say it takes a special person to love an opossum because most people think they are big rats! And so I love to show children the possum babies and they love them and don't think they're ugly at all. They never fear an opossum again. They know that you can't "play" with an opossum because "possums don't play. they're just curious and hungry." And so I went to pick up this book on my way to the birthday party, and I was crying from laughter in the parking lot. I am 20 and have been accused of having a weird sense of humor (I'm a possum girl, go figure) and this book was so damn cute, I couldn't stand it! I love to read this book over and over to my 6 cousins and their friends. They age from 1-10 years old and they all think it is hilarious even after the 50th time I read it to them. For any child I have to find a gift for, I get them this book. And even for infants because I know it will become a favorite. This is the book that your child will pretend to read because they have the words memorized. Who can resist a silly little possum in a diaper!? I advertise this book to people; it also shows that Epossumondas just does exactly what he is told and does his very best. And in the end, even after he messed up so many times, his mama and auntie still love him very much. I feel this gives a good message to children. In development, at the age of 2 children learn that mommy may say "no" or get angry, but that mommy still loves them. Many children today are traumatized at this age and do not learn this vital behaviour. This book depicts love perfectly.
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Summary: Life imitates art
Review: I bought this one mostly due to the art. I loved the photo type backgrounds contrasted with the drawings. This has been a huge hit with my 3 year old daughter. She thinks it is hilarious! It is requested nightly. She really "gets" this type of humor at her age. She has also picked up on the fact that the possum is no longer sent to do the errands because of his mistakes. She tries it on me, now!
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Summary: Who could resist a diaper-wearing possum?
Review: Not I! The cover illustration is just an appetizer for the glorious feast of possum inside - possum ILLUSTRATIONS, no possums are EATEN in this book!!!! As sweet little Epossumondus wearing that adorable droopy cloth diaper goes from Auntie to Auntie he encounters friends along the way (also whimsically illustrated) with hilarious results. The text is yet another re-telling of the old English 'Lazy Jack' tale, but done in great style that will appeal to younger children as well as older ones. I've told the tale to older children, this shorter version will be great to read to the those as young as 3 or 4. LOVE IT & you will too!
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Summary: The Best Kids Book we have!
Review: This book is a thrill. Sometimes we read it to our child twice in a row it is so much fun! Fun fun fun. Magical and just crazy enough to come back again and again. Why does that possum have a diaper?!
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Summary: So much fun!!
Review: This is a great read-aloud because it is so fun. Salley is able to make a possum seem believably related to these two wacky ladies. And Epossumondas is so lovable, despite his inablility to get things right. The illustrations are able to effectively capture the zaniness of the characters and their actions. The book can also be connected to Cajun culture and folklore. A wonderful book to share with all ages. Full of heart, humor, and love.
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Summary: So much fun!!
Review: This is a great read-aloud because it is so fun. Salley is able to make a possum seem believably related to these two wacky ladies. And Epossumondas is so lovable, despite his inablility to get things right. The illustrations are able to effectively capture the zaniness of the characters and their actions. The book can also be connected to Cajun culture and folklore. A wonderful book to share with all ages. Full of heart, humor, and love.
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