{"product_id":"appleblossom-the-possum-paperback","title":"Appleblossom the Possum - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHolly Goldberg Sloan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGary Rosen\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFans of E.B. White and Dick King-Smith will adore this heartwarming and funny animal adventure by the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller \u003ci\u003eCounting by 7s\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Mama has trained up her baby possums in the ways of their breed, and now it's time for all of them--even little Appleblossom--to make their way in the world. Appleblossom knows the rules: she must never be seen during the day, and she must avoid cars, humans, and the dreaded hairies (sometimes known as dogs). Even so, Appleblossom decides to spy on a human family--and accidentally falls down their chimney  The curious Appleblossom, her faithful brothers--who launch a hilarious rescue mission--and even the little girl in the house have no idea how fascinating the big world can be. But they're about to find out  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With dynamic illustrations, a tight-knit family, and a glimpse at the world from a charming little marsupial's point of view, this cozy animal story is a perfect read-aloud and a classic in the making.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHolly Goldberg Sloan was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and spent her childhood living in Holland, Istanbul, Turkey, Washington DC, Berkeley, California and Eugene, Oregon. After graduating from Wellesley College and spending some time as an advertising copywriter, she began writing family feature films, including \u003ci\u003eAngels in the Outfield\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMade in America\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eCounting by 7s\u003c\/i\u003e, her first middle-grade novel, was a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller. The mother of two sons, Holly lives with her husband, who is the illustrator of this book, in Santa Monica, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.4 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 02, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appleblossom the Possum\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753805840672,"sku":"9780147512802","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/87ae91c52b096effa2222278d5ec0d6e.webp?v=1780027719","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/appleblossom-the-possum-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}