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Possum Magic (Paperback)

by Mem Fox (Author) "Once upon a time, but not very long ago, deep in the Australian bush lived two possums ..." (more)

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Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; 1 edition (Dec 1 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0152632247
ISBN-13: 978-0152632243
Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 23.4 x 0.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 182 g

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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PreSchool-Grade 2 Grandma Poss uses bush magic to make Hush invisible, but when Hush wants to see herself again, Grandma can't remember which particular Australian food is needed to reverse the spell. Traveling around the continent in search of an antidote, Grandma and Hush sample Anzac biscuits, mornay, vegemite, and pavlova until the right delicacy is found. Although the characters, locales, and vocabulary are thoroughly Australian, Possum Magic has universal appeal. Fox chooses her words carefully, making readers believe that certain foods just might be magical. Vivas uses a variety of techniques, including splatter painting and washes to create full- and double-page watercolor illustrations which complement the text and will entrance readers. A perfect choice for storytimes, but also useful for curriculum enrichment, thanks to a simplified map and glossary. Jeanette Larson, Mesquite Public Library, Tex.
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Grandma Poss uses her best bush magic to make Hush invisible. But when Hush longs to be able to see herself again, the two possums must make their way across Australia to find the magic food that will make Hush visible once more. Another treat from Mem Fox that is sure to be treasured. The whimsical illustrations are a wonderful complement.--Childrens Book Review Service

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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, Jun 15 2004

By	Sarah Sammis "Avid BookCrosser" (Hayward, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Lovely book with beautiful illustrations. It's nice to know that Vegemite is useful for something.

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5.0 out of 5 stars magic, magic, magic, Aug 22 2001

By	Megami (Darwin, Australia) - See all my reviews

This wonderful book has surely become an Australian classic by now. We follow the story of Hush and Grandma Poss as they travel around Australia to undo some magic. The pictures of the Australian animals are magic, and simple writing means the kids will be repeating it along with you after one or two readings. This would be a great bedtime reading book for littlies and grown-ups to share.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Possum Magic is Magical!, Aug 17 2000

By	weatherwatcher (Norman, OK USA) - See all my reviews

I bought this while in Australia. I was looking for native stories to bring back for my daughter. This book helped me share my trip with her even though she didn't get to go with me.

This book is a wonderful example of a child's wonder at new experiences. The characters go on a journey to discover the lessons of life. This story shows how you should always work on a problem until you find a suitable solution.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Modern classic
I used this book in a high school English course on children's picture-book literature, and I must say it enchanted the older students (14-15 year olds! Read more

Published on May 1 2000 by saliero

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! Informative! Fun! Educational! Magical!
I read this book to a class of second graders during our unit on Australia. It was a wonderful way to review the Australian animals as well an the cities and foods of the... Read more

Published on Oct 9 1999 by Beth (emicciche@aol.com)

5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless classic which will delight children of all ages
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