Possums Are Not Cute

Possums may steal your garbage…but with this book, they’ll also steal your heart! Possums are more than the ugly-cute icons of the internet. These so-called trash animals and pointy kitties are not only relatable avatars for anxious but resilient people everywhere, but nature’s secret clean-up crew.   Organized around common myths that have given possums a bad reputation, this fun and offbeat book reveals the truth about possums through dozens of adorable photos, informative illustrations, and fascinating facts.  Did you know that…     •  Possums protect people and pets from disease! A single possum can eat up to 4,000 ticks per week!   •  Possums excel at interspecies friendships, often sleeping in other animals’ dens.   •  Possums are shy creatures: when they “play dead,” they are actually fainting from anxiety!   Written by wildlife rehabber and possum advocate Ally Burguieres, known for her popular Instagram account @ItsMeSesame, this accessible and giftable guide explains why possums deserve our admiration and offers tips on how we can protect and advocate for these magical marsupials.