Parker P. Possum
WINNER
Best Children's Book

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This book is 22 inches wide by 8.5 inches tall when opened. It fills your lap and has the same width to height ratio as a movie theater screen!

All About
Parker P. Possum
A Lesson in Gratefulness

A Truly Special Children's Book

"Parker P. Possum" is not just any possum. The "P" is for "Pygmy", a type of tiny and adorable possum whose ancestors hail from Australia and are not much bigger than a human thumb! Parker solves life issues and imparts his sage wisdom to other animals many times his size.

The tale, told by Judy Highum using her lyrical storybook prose, jumps out at the reader along with high-impact light, shadows and full page color artwork from illustrator Caleb McBee. The intricate artwork fills the pages with emotion, pulling young readers into Parker P Possum's tiny world!

In this book, "Parker P. Possum - A Lesson in Gratefulness", the squirrels are at it again - screaming at each other about whose house is better! The woods will know no peace until this argument is resolved! Parker P. Possum to the rescue!

Parker P. Possum
Page Highlights

Experience the Story! - Experience the Artwork!

We’re proud to present Parker P Possum's "A Lesson in Gratefulness",

the book combining a poetic read, immersive artwork, and a bit of a life lesson!

Scroll through the samples below to get a taste of its visual content.

How did Parker P get so wise?

He reads a lot of books!

Snapshots of Parker P. Possum in Action!

Parker P. lives well in his tiny world.

Parker P. the Inventor

Parker P. Possum invents the things he needs for daily life and easily overcomes his tiny size.

Here you see his tree elevator made from cardboard, pencils, pens, a sponge, and other small items he has found near his home.

That's a Big Cup!

On some pages of the book, you may have trouble finding Parker P. because he is so small. But look again! He is there somewhere!

Here you see Parker P. Possum using a silly straw to drink from the huge chalice while he eats his last pea at the neighbor's party.

Author

Judy Highum is a Christian, wife, mother and nana.
Judy left a business career twenty nine years ago to home school her four children from kindergarten to high school.
Judy and her husband, Tom, have lived in Lilburn. Georgia, for thirty eight years.
One of her most treasured memories is reading stories to her children.
She looks forward to enjoying more stories and adventures with you
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Illustrator

Art has been a constant in Caleb's life for over two decades.

While having only recently begun wading into the waters of professional illustration, his passion has driven him forward in improving his art for many years.

A natural storyteller, he greatly enjoys the opportunity to share the story of Parker P. Possum with you!

You can see more of his art at mrmcbeeart.com

Bonus: Funny Squirrel Art

(Seen in Parker P. Possum's Neighborhood)

Top Row: Squirrely Night by Van Gogh; Squirrel and Nut by Picasso; Son of Nut by René Magritte
Bottom Row: Doctor Skwhoorrel; Stained Glass - Sir Squirrel-a-lot; Stained Glass - Holy Grailcorn