Epossumondas Saves the Day

Written by Coleen Salley

Narrated by Coleen Salley and Cynthia Darlow

Coleen Salley's wonderful Epossumondas books are audio treats for young listeners. Mama is preparing a birthday cake for her sweet patootie, when she realizes she's out of baking soda. So she sends two friends to the store to help out, but neither returns because they get swallowed by a huge snapping turtle.Mama then ventures out herself, only to meet the same fate. Now it's up to Epossumondas to save the day and rescue everyone. "Children will love listening to the tale and will laugh out loud at the verbal expressions and the artwork."-School Library Journal

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Mar 8, 2013
• ISBN: 9781470356989

Coleen Salley

Coleen Salley (1929-2008) was a renowned storyteller, a distinguished professor of children's literature, and the author of a number of beloved picture books. The classic Southern story of Epaminondas was her longtime trademark tale at storytelling performances nationwide. 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 Honor-winning illustrator Janet Stevens. She was raised  in Baton Rouge and lived most of her adult life in New Orleans. She was a Professor Emeritus of the University of New Orleans. Visit her website at www.coleensalley.com.

Reviews for Epossumondas Saves the Day

[sadams30 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What an adorable book! The vernacular used in the writing alone is fantastic, but added with the illustrations it is priceless! It is amusing and provides an explanation at the end of the book that allows a glimpse into Southern culture.

[mrcmyoung · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Epossumondas' friends and family disappear into the belly of a mean, old, ugly snapping turtle after leaving the store with the baking soda needed for his cake. Can he save them and his birthday party? This feels like an old fashioned folk tale with a satisfying plot and engaging characters. Illustrations are excellent, as usual for Janet Stevens.