When Grandma Poss's magic turns Hush invisible, the two possums take a culinary tour of Australia to find the food that will make her visible once more.

In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the opossum.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to opossums. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Why does a baby opossum live in its mother's pouch? When can an opossum live on its own? Why are humans a danger to opossums? From inside the mother's pouch to life outside the den, this is an engaging exploration of America's only wild marsupial. Fun facts and vivid photographs teach readers about every stage of an opossum's life.

"Describes opossums, including their appearance, habitat, behavior, and more. Includes fun facts and a "That's Amazing!" special feature"--

Gilbert the opossum imagines himself as Surfer Dude on a fun-filled day at the beach.

"When faced with an enemy, the opossum flops over and doesn't move. Drool bubbles from its nose, and a smelly liquid might squirt out from its butt. Did it die of fright? No, it's playing dead! Along with other tricks, the opossum pretends to be dead so its enemies will move on to their next snack. Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce the animal in all its gross glory"--

Winnie the possum and Ernst the otter go to a birthday party, bake for a bake sale, hold a garden party, and turn bad luck into good luck.

Cork the muskrat wants his best friend Fuzz, a possum, to visit his home, but first he must teach Fuzz to swim and not be afraid of the water.

Gilbert seems to be the only one in his class who cannot think of any ideas for an Earth Day project.