Possum's Harvest Moon [Paperback]

Anne Hunter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 1998 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

When Possum sees the biggest, brightest, yellowest moon shining down one autumn night, he decorates the grass with lanterns and berries and heads out to invite the mice, the crickets, Racoon, Rabbit and other friends to his "Harvest Soiree".

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

By the light of the final full moon of autumn, Possum kicks off a celebration with his friends. PW called it "a merry illumination of the moon-glowing, green-growing, bug-buzzing profusion of a seasonal last hurrah." Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2?One autumn evening, Possum looks up and sees the biggest, brightest harvest moon ever. He decides to have one last party before the long winter and invites all of his friends. But the mice, raccoon, crickets, and frogs are all busy getting ready for winter, and it looks as if no one will come. Possum sits by himself in the clearing until everyone realizes it is not a night or a moon to waste without dancing and feasting, and they all join the celebration. Appealing illustrations are done in watercolors and pen-and-ink with subdued autumn and night hues of green, brown, black, and orange. The pictures depict the creatures of the meadow in soft detail, enjoying the moonlight with tiny party hats perched on their heads. The book will be excellent for story times on what animals do during the winter, paired, for example, with Lydia Dabcovich's Sleepy Bear (Dutton, 1982), Leo Lionni's Frederick (Knopf, 1967), and Jack Kent's Round Robin (S & S, 1989). A sensational selection, regardless of the season?Judith Constantinides, East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (September 28, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395918243
• ISBN-13: 978-0395918241
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #564,365 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Anne Hunter is an illustrator and author of such children's books as Possum's Harvest Moon, Possum and the Peeper, and other nature related books. She lives in southern Vermont with her family.

For more about Anne Hunter and her books please visit her website at http://www.annehunterstudio.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Last Autumn Hurrah, November 15, 2007

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Girl Empowered (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Possum's Harvest Moon (Paperback)

I love this book. I read it to my daughter and now I share it with my students. As a teacher, I have used it as a great introduction to verbs. The illustrations are fabulous too. Anne Hunter does a great job making you feel safe and cozy among the grasses with your best pals. Last year I read it right before the harvest moon came out. As I sat in traffic on my way home from school, I looked out at the big, beautiful harvest moon. It was a great reminder that the best things in life are free.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a super book for young readers!, November 18, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Possum's Harvest Moon (Hardcover)

Just a brief note.

I recently bought several copies of Possum's Harvest Moon as gifts
for some young relatives. It's turned out to be one of those
books that they just can't put down! It's a constant request
either at bedtime or during a quite time.

The book is especially good because it gives character to some of
night's creatures and also leaves room for the kids imagination!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A new twist to harvest!, October 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Possum's Harvest Moon (Hardcover)

I used this book in my classroom when I was doing a unit on autumn/harvest. I liked this book because it added a new view of harvest. Usually harvest stories focus around farm life - but this book takes a different twist as the wild animals notice the harvest moon. This book helped my students realize that all creatures notice the coming of autumn. A good read!