Possum and the Summer Storm by Anne Hunter
Published by HMH Books for Young Readers on May 22nd 2018
ISBN: 0544898915
Pages: 32
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“Possum and The Summer Storm” is a delightful picture book tale about a Possum and her  family who have lost their home to a Summer storm.   “Thunder crashed.  Wind howled”

“Where will we live?” Where will we sleep?” cried the baby possums. With some help from  their friends,  Possum and her family are able to build a new home. A home that  turns out to be a very suitable home indeed!

Suddenly,  “thunder rumbled.” “Come inside,” invites  Possum.  So Possum and her family and ALL of their friends are invited  to stay warm and cozy  inside the new home while outside  it pours rain once again.  “Come back soon,”   calls Possum. “My home is your home.”

A wonderful (anytime of day story) for demonstrating kindness and the  idea of friends helping friends  in need.  Good reinforcement for The Golden Rule.  Also could be used when learning about small forest,/marsh creatures.  Probably best appreciated by Pre-school through Second grade.

The author/artist’s pictures are both endearing and expressive. Other Possum books: “Possum’s Harvest Moon,”  “Possum and the Peeper” , and “Cricket Song.”

 

Reviewed by Connie M. Smith, Breakwater School, Portland, ME