Possum Come A-Knockin'

Illustrated by George Booth
$8.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Dragonfly Books
48 per carton
On sale Aug 25, 1992 | 9780679834687
Age 3-7 years
Sales rights: World
Illus. in full color. "While Granny is a-rockin' and a-knittin' and Ma's a-cookin' and Pa's a-fixin', that old possum in his top hat and vest just keeps on knocking. The narrator, a redheaded boy, tries to tell family members about the possum, and when the family checks, the possum hides. Should be popular with story-hour groups."--Booklist.
  • WINNER | 1990
    Horn Book Fanfare
  • WINNER | 1990
    Library of Congress Children's Books of the Year

About

Illus. in full color. "While Granny is a-rockin' and a-knittin' and Ma's a-cookin' and Pa's a-fixin', that old possum in his top hat and vest just keeps on knocking. The narrator, a redheaded boy, tries to tell family members about the possum, and when the family checks, the possum hides. Should be popular with story-hour groups."--Booklist.

Awards

  • WINNER | 1990
    Horn Book Fanfare
  • WINNER | 1990
    Library of Congress Children's Books of the Year