Rabbit and Possum

Reviewed by: Connie Smith - Breakwater School, Portland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 13, 2018

Review

Rabbit is preparing for a visit from Possum. Possum, however, falls asleep, (because it is now daylight) and doesn't wake up until he hears a loud noise in the bushes. Possum, (scared by the noise) sprints up a tree while Rabbit chases after him. Possum is now stuck and rabbits don't climb trees. However, Rabbit thinks of a variety of ways to help Possum get "unstuck" from the tree. Finally, Rabbit coaxes a moose (whom Possum fears is a monster that will eat them both up) to come and stand at the base of the tree. "Possum stares at Moose's giant antlers, And his flaring nostrils, And his enormous mouth. Possum takes a deep breath." He jumps onto moose's back. Rabbit then says, "I know what we should do next." And they return to Rabbits house for their much delayed snack!

A cute, simple story with cartoon-like illustrations that young people will find engaging and humorous. A good story to read a snack time or when studying forest animals.

Overall Book Score: very good