With her sister and coauthor, susan stevens crummel, she created the acclaimed bestsellers the great fuzz frenzy,help me, mr. Veteran childrens lit professor coleen salley tells a. She is also the illustrator of the epossumondas books, written by renowned storyteller coleen salley. Why epossumondas has no hair on his tail, epossumondas saves the day and epossumondas plays possum to chronicle his misadventures. Epossumondas saves the day by coleen salley, janet stevens. Epossumondas saves the day audiobook by coleen salley. The legacy of coleen salley s contribution to childrens. The epossumondas book series by coleen salley includes books epossumondas, epossumondas plays possum, epossumondas saves the day, and several more.
Epossumondas by colleen salley and illustrated by janet stevens. Epossumondas download pdfepub ebook gets free book. What the mother does not realize is that epossumondas takes everything she says literally. Coleen salley 19292008 was a renowned storyteller, a distinguished professor of childrens literature, and the author of a number of beloved picture books. Veteran childrens lit professor coleen salley tells a variation on her signature story, an archetypal noodlehead tale based on the timehonored southern legend. So she sends two friends to the store to help out, but neither returns because they get swallowed by a huge snapping turtle. Epossumondas just might bring you a fist full of crumbs, or a soaking wet puppy, or a scruffy wad of bread oh, you just wouldnt believe it. But, as his mama is fond of saying, he doesnt have the sense he was born with. Janet stevens is the authorillustrator of many popular and awardwinning books for children, including the. In the late salleys last picture book, the fourth to feature epossumondas and his mama, mama warns the possum to steer clear of the swamp because the dreaded loupgarou snatches possu.
Epossumondas tries his very best, but keeps making very silly mistakes. She adapted this story into the acclaimed picture book epossumondas, followed by why epossumondas has no hair on his tail, epossumondas saves the day, and epossumondas plays possum. That adorable diaperclad scalawag is back, doing what he does best. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the epossumondas, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading epossumondas. Epossumondas was his mamas and his aunties sweet little patootie. The epossumondas book series is excellent and this story is hilarious. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Coleen salley is a published author and a narrator of childrens books. Listeners of all ages will delight in this humorous tale of a.
A native of new orleans, louisiana, professional storyteller coleen salley was presented the flicker tale childrens book award for epossumondas, her signature variation of an old southern folk tale epossumondas is the joy of his mama and auntie. She adapted this story into the acclaimed picture book epossumondas, followed by why epossumondas has no hair on his tail, epossumondas saves the day, and epossumondas plays possum, all illustrated by caldecott honorwinning illustrator janet stevens. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist. Epossumondas is the silliest, most lovable possum south o. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. See the complete epossumondas series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Want to learn more about the how coleen was inspired to write epossumondas.
They are easy to read and follow and are just the right length. The late coleen salley was a professor of childrens literature for thirty years who traveled widely as a professional storyteller. She was raised in baton rouge and lived most of her adult life in new orleans. Continually bringing home presents from his aunties house, the didelphine hero or should. Epossumondas by coleen salley in djvu, doc, epub download e book.
Epossumondas is a noodlehead, folktale that helps children see the funny humor in taking things literally. A native of louisiana, she lives in the french quarter in new orleans, louisiana. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Click here for an article appearing in book links, january 2010 issue, written by an old friend of coleen s terrence young. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The legacy of coleen salleys contribution to childrens. This is a refreshing retold version of the classic southern noodlehead tale, epaminondas, written in ms. Coleen salleys wonderful epossumondas books are audio treats for young listeners. But, as his mama is fond of saying, he doesnt have. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. A native of new orleans, louisiana, professional storyteller coleen salley was presented the flicker tale childrens book award for epossumondas, her signature variation of an old southern folk tale.
Epossumondas by coleen salley books for the new reader. Mama cautions epossumondas not to go into the swamp where the horrible loupgarou could snatch him right up. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Epossumondas just might bring you a fist full of crumbs, or a soaking wet puppy, or a scruffy wad of breadoh, you just wouldnt believe it. But when a pretty butterfly flies by, epossumondas cant help himself and runs after itright into. By coleen salley illustrated by janet stevens available now in paperback with audio download of coleen reading the book. Read by monica sullivan, librarian at hammond eastside magnet. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full access to. Epossumondas isnt a naughty possum, but he sure is forgetful, and into the swamp he goes. A native southerner, she lived in new orleans, louisiana. Epossumondas written by coleen salley and illustrated by janet stevens. Show a picture from a nonfiction book of a real possum. In his fourth book, will he still be his mamas sweet little patootie if he heads into the swamp, just where mama told him not to go. Mama is preparing a birthday cake for her sweet patootie, when she realizes shes out of baking soda.
Epossumondas is the silliest, most lovable possum south of the masondixon line. Epossumondas kindle edition by salley, coleen, stevens, janet. Salley doing a storytelling in new hampshire in 1989. Epossumondas by coleen salley, janet stevens, paperback. This is the sequel to an earlier collaboration by renowned storyteller coleen salley and caldecott honor award winner janet stevens. Epossumondas kindle edition by salley, coleen, stevens. After all, the swamp is home to the fearsome and legendary loupgarou.
Renowned storyteller coleen salley and caldecott honor illustrator janet stevens team up for this outrageous twist on the southern story of the noodlehead who takes everything way too literally. Coleen salley was a professor of childrens literature for thirty years and now travels widely as a professional storyteller. Epossumondas is the most lovable, most muddleheaded possum south of the masondixon line. Epossumondas plays possum by coleen salley ages 48. Buy a cheap copy of epossumondas book by coleen salley. Coleen salley, author, janet stevens, illustrator, illus. Epossumondas epossumondas audiobook, by coleen salley.
Epossumondas book by coleen salley 3 available editions. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Set up and prepare show the cover of the book, explain what a possum is. Author, animated speaker and conductor of professional workshops. Why epossumondas has no hair on his tail hmh books. Renowned storyteller salley teams up with caldecott honor illustrator stevens for this hilarious readaloud. A scholar, storyteller, author, mardi gras queen and new orleans raconteur, coleen captured her beloved louisiana culture and spirit in 5 published books, featuring the endearing possum in the epossumondas books and the west feliciana goats in whos that tripping over my bridge. The old tale of epaminondas was her trademark story, and epossumondas is her rendition in print. Read by monica sullivan, librarian at hammond eastside magnet school. The first of epossumondas adventures follows the traditional storyline of the childs hilariously literal interpretation of his mothers requests. He just might show up with a fist full of crumbs or a soaking wet puppy. Some of the published credits of coleen salley include epossumondas saves the day, why epossumondas has no hair on his tail.
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