Epossumondas Plays Possum
By Coleen Salley
The Story
A forgetful young possum wanders into the swamp despite his mama's warnings, and must play dead again and again to survive whatever creature might be the legendary loup-garou.
Why It's Special
For the kid who always seems to wander just a little past where they were told to stop, this one turns a swamp full of scary sounds into a game of nerve and instinct.
- Big idea: Sometimes the best defense isn't fighting or running — it's knowing exactly who you are and using it.
- Vibes: Swampy, spooky-but-silly, full of Southern storytelling rhythm and repeated suspense.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy spooky stories with a funny twist
- like to repeat favorite phrases and sounds aloud
- are working on listening to warnings from grown-ups
- respond well to a repeating pattern building toward a climax
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What did Epossumondas do every time he heard a scary sound in the swamp?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Epossumondas felt each time he wasn't sure if the loup-garou was near?
- Real-life connection: Has anyone ever told you not to go somewhere, and you went anyway? What happened?
- Imagination: If you were lost in a swamp like Epossumondas, what trick would you use to stay safe?
- Character: Why do you think Epossumondas forgets his mama's warnings so easily?
