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A planned series of five illustrated children's books, Possum Tales follows the adventures of Poss and Milly.
The first book in the series, In the Lettuce Patch was published in 2014. This was followed in 2016 by An Odd Day. Other titles in the series will be The Peculiar Object, And the Rains Came, and Home Away from Home.
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1y
Possum Tales : In the Lettuce Patch
Doming
(illustrator),
Toowoomba
:
ELK Publishing
,
2014
9720782
2014
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Poss is a bit of a day-dreamer. He never finds the time or the energy to look for food. He cannot understand Milly's concerns.
Milly is extremely distraught. The job of searching for the day's meal, is always left up to her.
Though, Poss never seems to mind. He is never hungry.
However, in the lettuce patch...' (publication blurb).
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2y
Possum Tales : An Odd Day
Doming
(illustrator),
Toowoomba
:
ELK Publishing
,
2016
9721257
2016
single work
children's fiction
children's
'The job of cleaning is never done. Milly works hard to sweep out the log, but she has not cleaned since last bush fire season. It is a blustery day. All is not well in the forest. A broken bottle lies on the forest floor. Poss is off with the boys. He is not due back until well after daybreak.
However, the day grows hot...' (publication blurb)
