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 ...
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Mar 27, 2009
Marshall
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This book was given to my 14-month-old daughter as a gift because her parents dressed her as a possum for her first birthday. Cute, huh? No really. It WAS cute. You should see the pictures.
Anyway, while the illustrations leave something to be desired, the key to Possum Come A-Knockin' is the cadence with which you read it aloud. First, adopt a north Georgia mountain accent (if you do not, the text practically backs you into one), and proceed at a measured clip. A couple of deep brea More...
Anyway, while the illustrations leave something to be desired, the key to Possum Come A-Knockin' is the cadence with which you read it aloud. First, adopt a north Georgia mountain accent (if you do not, the text practically backs you into one), and proceed at a measured clip. A couple of deep brea More...
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Jul 01, 2010
Edna
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Reminiscent of The House that Jack Built, this book has a forceful beat to it that can't be avoided if read aloud. A family is busy doing different activities when they're interupted by a knocking at the door.
Dec 05, 2010
Grace
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This book has a great beat when read aloud. The story includes a possum knockin at the door while a family is busy busy with their own activities.
May 25, 2009
Leslie
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This is kind of a weird little rhyming poem kind of a story that I didn't think much of but my 6 year old thought was funny.
May 13, 2010
Bryan
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There is a nice beat to the words of this book when read aloud. Could be used to teach young students music rythm.
Sep 12, 2011
Paige
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Cute little story. Lots of repetition, which is good for the little ones.
Oct 02, 2007
Melody
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I really don't want to get caught up in adding so many children's books to my "read" list - but this one is just so wonderful and I don't think it's one of those top books that people know about - and they NEED to know about it if they have kids! I think my daughter (she's 19 now) would STILL count it as one of her favorites!
Oct 14, 2008
Cookiesue9x
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This is our current fave read to the grands. They love it, we love it. Our 3 year old granddaughter has it memorized.
On , an hour each way, car trip with the 6 y/o twin boys and 3 year old girl, we all made up our own verses, they were NOT all polite !!
On , an hour each way, car trip with the 6 y/o twin boys and 3 year old girl, we all made up our own verses, they were NOT all polite !!
Dec 25, 2011
Bianca
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As a kid who spent most of my pre-kindergarten life in the deep South I appreciated this book. Even as an adult I can go back and laugh out loud at the colloquialisms.
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