Book Descriptions
for Possum Come A-Knockin' by Nancy Van Laan and George Booth
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
"Granny was a-sittin' and a-rockin' and a knittin' when a possum come a-knockin' at the door." Granny, Pappy, Ma, Pa, Brother, Sis, Coon-dawg and Tom-cat were all busy doing something when they were interrupted by a knock on the door. This high-spirited, rollicking cumulative tale written in the cadences of Southern U.S. speech begs to be read aloud and enjoyed for the sound of it as much as the meaning. (Ages 3-7)
CCBC Choices 1990 . © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 1990. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
Illus. in full color. "While Granny is a-rockin' and a-knittin' and Ma's a-cookin' and Pa's a-fixin', that old possum in his top hat and vest just keeps on knocking. The narrator, a redheaded boy, tries to tell family members about the possum, and when the family checks, the possum hides. Should be popular with story-hour groups."--"Booklist."
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