Read by monica sullivan, librarian at hammond eastside magnet school. Epossumondas is determinedly literal in this humorous picture book from new orleans storyteller coleen salley, the first of four such stories subsequent titles include. A native of louisiana, she lives in the french quarter in new orleans, louisiana. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. Mama tells epossumondas not to go into the woods because he could be eaten by a loupgarou. She enthralled parents and their children with her heartstirring and exuberant renditions of favorite books and stories. A childrens book author is the recipient of an award from the endowment fund and is hosted at the annual fay b. Why epossumondas has no hair on his tail hmh books.
Sep 07, 2017 epossumondas written by coleen salley and illustrated by janet stevens. A native southerner, she lived in new orleans, louisiana. Epossumondas is the silliest, most lovable possum south o. Why, hes his mamas and his aunties sweet little patootie, thats who. Books advanced search todays deals new releases amazon charts. 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. Epossumondas kindle edition by salley, coleen, stevens, janet.
Epossumondas was not a rule breaking, but he often got distracted. The legacy of coleen salley s contribution to childrens. Mama is preparing a birthday cake for her sweet patootie, when she realizes shes out of baking soda. 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 is the most lovable, most muddleheaded possum south of the masondixon line. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Epossumondas plays possum by coleen salley librarything.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading epossumondas. He loved to visit his auntie because she always sent him home with a treat. Browse books by coleen salley epossumondas plays possum. 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. Click here for an article appearing in book links, january 2010 issue, written by an old friend of coleen s terrence young. Email to friends share on facebook opens in a new window or tab share on twitter. 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. With her sister and coauthor, susan stevens crummel, she created the acclaimed bestsellers the great fuzz frenzy,help me, mr. Janet stevens is the authorillustrator of many popular and awardwinning books. Epossumondas by coleen salley overdrive rakuten overdrive.
Mar 08, 20 coleen salley s wonderful epossumondas books are audio treats for young listeners. As in the previous three books, stevenss comical, mixedmedia illustrations depict mama as the spittin image of the late salley, and the telling has her storytelling rhythm and voice, as well as her vivid personality. Coleen salley biography personal, addresses, career. Coleen salley octavia books new orleans, louisiana. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full access to. Listen to epossumondas saves the day by coleen salley at. Why epossumondas has no hair on his tail coleen salley. Coleen salley author coleen salley was a professor of childrens literature for thirty years and now travels widely as a professional storyteller. She is also the illustrator of the epossumondas books, written by renowned storyteller coleen salley. The only problem was, epossumondas never knew the right. Coleen salley was a professor of childrens literature for thirty years and now travels widely as a professional storyteller.
Hes also the silliest, most lovable, most muddleheaded possum south of the masondixon line the renowned storyteller coleen salley and the caldecott honorwinning illustrator janet stevens team up for this outrageous twist on the southern story of the noodlehead who takes everything way too literally. Epossumondas book by coleen salley half price books marketplace. Kaigler childrens book festival to conduct a lively storytelling session. But, as his mama is fond of saying, he doesnt have the sense he was born with. Set up and prepare show the cover of the book, explain what a possum is. The old tale of epaminondas was her trademark story, and epossumondas is her rendition in print. The old tale of epaminondas is her trademark, and her new variation appears in print for the first time as epossumondas. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Show a picture from a nonfiction book of a real possum. Listeners of all ages will delight in this humorous tale of a. The acclaimed picture book epossumondas is her variation on the traditional southern tale epaminondas, which has been her trademark story for decades. Epossumondas by coleen salley 20020801 jan 1, 1791. Aug 14, 2018 epossumondas by colleen salley and illustrated by janet stevens. Epossumondas kindle edition by salley, coleen, stevens.
Epossumondas was a silly possum, his mamas and aunties sweet little patootie. The epossumondas book series by coleen salley includes books epossumondas, epossumondas plays possum, epossumondas saves the day, and several more. Coleen salley, author, janet stevens, illustrator, illus. See the complete epossumondas series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Epossumondas by coleen salley, janet stevens, paperback. Salley doing a storytelling in new hampshire in 1989. He just might show up with a fist full of crumbs or a soaking wet puppy.
Epossumondas was his mamas and his aunties sweet little patootie. Coleen salley 19292008 was a renowned storyteller, a distinguished professor of childrens literature, and the author of a number of beloved picture books. Epossumondas plays possum is a story about a possum, epossumondas, and his mama. Epossumondas written by coleen salley and illustrated by janet stevens. He started following the prettiest butterfly he had ever seen into the woods. The legacy of coleen continues with the establishment in 2010 of the coleen salley endowment fund managed by the university of southern mississippi foundation. Coleen salley s wonderful epossumondas books are audio treats for young listeners. Epossumondas by colleen salley and illustrated by janet stevens. Why epossumondas has no hair on his tail, epossumondas saves the day and epossumondas plays possum to chronicle his misadventures. 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. Epossumondas book by coleen salley half price books. Jan 25, 20 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 saves the day by coleen salley, janet stevens. 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 19292008 was a beloved new orleans storyteller, author, and childrens book advocate well known for telling tales from her native south. Coleen salley biography personal, addresses, career, honors. Mama then ventures out herself, only to meet the same fate. Coleen salleys wonderful epossumondas books are audio treats for young listeners. Continually bringing home presents from his aunties house, the didelphine hero or should. The classic southern story of epaminondas was her longtime trademark tale at storytelling performances nationwide. The legacy of coleen salleys contribution to childrens. So she sends two friends to the store to help out, but neither returns because they get swallowed by a huge snapping turtle. Professor emerita coleen salley taught childrens literature and.
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. Coleen salley coleen salley 19292008 was a renowned storyteller, a distinguished professor of childrens literature, and the author of a number of beloved picture books. Renowned storyteller salley teams up with caldecott honor illustrator stevens for this hilarious readaloud. Epossumondas by coleen salley books for the new reader. Janet stevens, a caldecott honor winner, is the creator of many bestselling picture books. Click here for an article appearing in book links, january 2010 issue, written by an old friend of coleens terrence young. Coleen salley built a worldwide reputation as a storyteller, childrens literature expert, and raconteur. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book.
Epossumondas is determinedly literal in this humorous picturebook from new orleans storyteller coleen salley, the first of four such stories subsequent titles include. Janet stevens is the authorillustrator of many popular and awardwinning books for children, including the. Want to learn more about the how coleen was inspired to write epossumondas. Coleen salley audio books, best sellers, author bio. The late coleen salley was a professor of childrens literature for thirty years who traveled widely as a professional storyteller.
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