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Possums Are Not Cute!

And Other Myths about Nature's Most Misunderstood Critter
By Ally Burguieres
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Possums Are Not Cute! challenges common myths about possums, revealing their true nature with adorable photos, informative illustrations, and fascinating facts. Written by wildlife rehabber Ally Burguieres, the book explores how possums protect people and pets by eating ticks, their shy behaviour of playing dead due to anxiety, and their ability to form interspecies friendships. This fun and offbeat guide invites readers to admire and advocate for these misunderstood marsupials.
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Ideal for animal lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, families, and readers seeking a humorous yet educational perspective on misunderstood creatures. Suitable for both adults and children interested in nature and conservation.

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Possums may steal your garbage…but with this book, they’ll also steal your heart!

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Possums may steal your garbage…but with this book, they’ll also steal your heart!

Possums Are Not Cute! reveals the truth about possums, exploring how these creatures are more than just the ugly-cute icons of the internet. Often thought of as trash animals or pointy kitties, possums are actually nature’s secret clean-up crew and relatable avatars for anxious yet resilient people everywhere. Organized around common myths that have unfairly tarnished their reputation, this fun and offbeat book presents possums in a new light through dozens of adorable photos, informative illustrations, and fascinating facts.

Did you know that…

  • Possums protect people and pets from disease! A single possum can eat up to 4,000 ticks per week!
  • Possums excel at interspecies friendships, often sleeping in other animals’ dens.
  • Possums are shy creatures: when they “play dead,” they are actually fainting from anxiety!

Written by wildlife rehabber and possum advocate Ally Burguieres, known for her popular Instagram account @ItsMeSesame, Possums Are Not Cute! is an accessible and giftable guide. It explains why possums deserve our admiration and offers tips on protecting and advocating for these magical marsupials.

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Geeks of Doom praises the book as "humorous, motivational, and well-written," suitable for both adults and children. Midwest Book Review recommends it as a fun and informative addition for school and community libraries. Seattle Gay News calls it "a gift that'll make your animal lover roar."

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ISBN: 9781683692997

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quirk Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 331g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Ally Burguieres is a wildlife rehabber and the creator of the viral Sesame the Opossum website and social media accounts, home of the internet’s most beloved opossums. In addition to wrangling opossums, she owns Cocoally (an animal-themed boutique) and Gallery Burguieres (a gallery of her artwork) in New Orleans. She is also the author of Possums Are Not Cute! (and Other Myths).

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