Princess Petunia and Me
Based on the Life of Petunia the Possum
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My name is McKenzie, and my best friend in the whole world is Petunia. Petunia isn't just any friend, she is extra special! She doesn't know it, but, she is a princess possum. She is soft and fuzzy and I love to rub my nose in her fur. I think she always sleeps in fresh laundry. That's because she always sleeps in my grandpa's sock drawer, or sometimes his long john drawer, or sometimes under the covers in my grandma and grandpa's bed. Actually, now that I think about it , Princess Petunia sleeps in lots of places..
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McKenzie’s best friend in the whole world is Petunia, a possum. She is extra special because she is a princess possum. A soft and furry creature, Petunia likes to have a comfy bed to sleep in, and she borrows items from around the house to make her nest. This little possum collects items like freshly ironed napkins, pieces of extra cloth, sparkly gold Christmas decorations, and even one of grandma’s sports bras.
Petunia is an interesting animal and has a funny way of doing a lot of things. She loves to hide in garbage cans and play in the freshly laundered clothing, and she loves to eat chicken, apples, bananas, and scrambled eggs. But most of all, Petunia is a good friend.
An informative and fun picture book for children based on the life of a possum and a little girl, Princess Petunia and Me dispels some of the myths and fears surrounding possums (opossums) through the eyes of a child.
About the Author
Toni Willey, who retired recently from a career in nursing, grew up rescuing and rehabilitating injured and orphaned animals. She lives in Vancouver, Washington, with her husband. This is Willey’s debut book.