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Title: Epossumondas (IRMA S AND JAMES H BLACK HONOR FOR EXCELLENCE IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE (AWARDS)) by Coleen Salley ISBN: 0-15-216748-X Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books Pub. Date: 01 August, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: So much fun!!
Comment: 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.
Rating: 5
Summary: The Most Adorable Possum Book Ever!
Comment: 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.
Rating: 5
Summary: Choose Your Words Carefully.....
Comment: "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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Title: Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry ISBN: 0618238484 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books Pub. Date: 30 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: Jackalope by Janet Stevens, Susan Stevens Crummel ISBN: 0152167366 Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $17.00 |
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Title: The Princess and the Pizza by Mary Jane Auch, Herm Auch ISBN: 0823416836 Publisher: Holiday House Pub. Date: 01 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Bertie Was a Watchdog by Rick Walton, Arthur Robins ISBN: 0763613851 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) Pub. Date: 01 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: The Man Who Walked Between The Towers by Mordicai Gerstein ISBN: 0761317910 Publisher: Roaring Brook Pub. Date: 18 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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