The Awesome Possum Family Band

The Awesome Possum Family Band teaches kids that everyone has a special gift, as they travel the country playing fun tunes! Follow the band as they learn about music, and about self-esteem. Along the way, kids will learn that they too have a special gift, and that they have the power to follow their dreams and work hard to accomplish their goals. Written by world-famous recording artist and entertainer Jimmy Osmond, The Awesome Possum Family Band is sure to delight and inspire kids and adults!

In a beautiful forest lives a young possum named Larry. He, is a kind and helpful possum who has no idea of just how awesome you can be, until he is called upon to help save his home and family. Sometimes, even the smallest possum can make a big difference!

What happens when a possum wanders into a family's home? Awesome Possum has quite the adventure, learning about a family and their pets, in this darling book. Dreamed up and illustrated by three-year-old Barbara with story help from her mom, Awesome Possum's Pawsitively Awesome Indoor Excursion realizes a little girl's dream to write and illustrate a book to share with family, friends, and anyone else interested in the mostly-true fun had by a wayward possum.

Every Saturday night at the Fais Dodo Thibaudeau, a suave young possum with a Zorro-like moustache takes the stage with his dobro to lead the band. In the audience, a pretty, doe-eyed possum falls for his charms. But just who could these plucky marsupials be? Mama and Papa Poss tell the story of how they first met and where their glory days as a musical duo began! Take a trip to the bayou in this side-splitting, toe-tapping tale that pays homage to Louisiana’s Cajun and Zydeco music traditions. "Rockin’ the Bayou Down in Louisiana!" is the first story in the "We’re a Possum Family Band" series, which follows Mama and Papa Poss on their travels that bring them across North America to the birthplaces of Cajun, jazz, country, rock’n’roll, blues, and traditional Quebecois music. At the end of each story, explanatory notes delve into the key figures, instruments, and customs behind each genre.

"We are AWESOME POSSUMS" Author Juliette Douglas and illustrator Steven Barton have joined talents with this new children's book *Awesome Possums*. Bright, colorful illustrations combined with unique storytelling make this a tremendous book for the beginner reader. Adults will enjoy it, too. Perfect for any grandparent to have on their bookshelves. This book is written for naturalists, teachers, parents, grandparents and children in hopes of teaching and learning fun facts about North America's only marsupial! This is Jake and Jasper's story. ----- Award-winning western author Juliette Douglas has penned her first children's story as told by the two possums she raised. She hopes everyone will enjoy this whimsical tale that is an informative and fun read learning more about our Awesome Possums! ----- Steven Barton, also known as CrescentDebris, is a talented artist of many styles across various media. He adds one more to his resume with these adorable little creatures, marking his first time working on a children's book! You may further check out Steven's work here: crescentdebris.com

Visit Blossom the Possum's Garden of Love for a story of kindness and generosity to see how she grows her garden and enjoys it with her friends and family. Part of the Swampworks Series.

Awesome Possum-bilities is the thought-provoking story of a possum trying to be everything he isn't. It is only when this little possum understands his true purpose that he finds contentment and shines brightest for his Creator. This children's story compels us all to be true to ourselves.