Possum and the Summer Storm, written by Anne Hunter, reviewed by Judy Hauser

Summary: The adventures of a possum and his baby possums finding a new home after a storm is charming and educational. A storm washes away the home of the possum family so they set out to find a new home and make friends along the way. Animals such as a chipmunk, muskrat, a wasp and an oriole try to help by showing the family how they build a home. This will be interesting to young children as they learn about animals and nature and the structures in which they live. The ending is nice with the possum family using all of the knowledge they have gathered from their wildlife friends. The illustrations are very nice and make the story even more meaningful and even educational. Recommended

Straight Talk for Librarians: This is a nice story for young children to learn about friendship and how some animals live in the wild.