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Possum and the Summer Storm - by Anne Hunter (Hardcover)

Possum and the Summer Storm - by  Anne Hunter (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Beloved character Possum ("Possum's Harvest Moon") is back, along with an array of friends who make for a broad, ranging ensemble, giving children a tantalizing peek at how different animals build their homes. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Possum returns in a lushly illustrated story about new homes and old friends--perfect for fans of <i>Possum's Harvest Moon</i>, Kevin Henkes and Beth Krommes. </b> <p/><i>Possum looked out one summer afternoon. "Time to come in!" he called to his baby possums. "It looks like we're in for some weather!"</i> <p/> Possum calls his children out of the summer storm--but what can he do when their home is swept away by rising water? The possum family must rely on their friends to construct a new house. At first it seems that no other animal's home is suited for a possum, but they come up with something spectacular! <p/> Beloved character Possum is back, along with an array of friends who make for a broad, ranging ensemble, giving children a tantalizing peek at how different animals build their homes.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A gentle, charmingly illustrated, oh-so-timely tale."--<i>Kirkus</i> <p/> "Even children unfamiliar with <i>Possum's Harvest Moon </i>(1996) and <i>Possum and the Peeper </i>(1998) will enjoy this beautifully illustrated story."--<i>Booklist</i> <p/> "Elegant and lovely."--<i>Publishers Weekly <p/> "</i>A charming story about resilience, friendship, and animal architecture."--<i>School Library Journal</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Anne Hunter</b> grew up in south Florida and now lives with her family in the hills of rural Vermont. Anne is known for watching squirrels, listening to insects, and writing about the natural world. She has written and illustrated many children's books, including <i>Possum's Harvest Moon, </i> which reviewers described as "a sensational selection."

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