It’s nice to have a friend. It began as a case of mistaken identity. How many possums on a bicycle could there be? It seems that there are two! Oliver and his friends ride out to find their new potential friend and have adventures involving snakes (yikes!), silly squirrels (yay!), and pie (yum!). Oliver finds out that he and his new possum friend have similar bikes and similar feelings about adventure. They certainly are happy to meet each other! Oliver, meet Olivia. Olivia, meet Oliver.

Oliver Possum’s life is filled with his love for bicycles and the occasional pie! Come along as we share the complete tales of Oliver Possum’s Bicycle Life as he rides from one adventure into the next. We’ll be making discoveries, visiting the town, and making friends along the way–even if it might rain! Oliver even finds a chance to take a walk with a young joey, but Oliver always makes it back home by dark. Oliver and all his animal friends make for a feel-good adventure perfect for early readers with lessons around relationships and experiences. It encourages readers to explore just outside their door and within their own hometown as well as nurtures a love for bicycles. The quirky jokes and sense of innocence and joy is fun to read for all ages. Chip Haynes started writing this tale with his late wife and now has handed the stories to those little possums in our life. The quirky artwork is only a glimpse of the bright, warm tales written within which emphasize positivity and finding joy in the small things in our everyday lives.

Six friends go for a ride to see what they can ... sea! Oliver Possum didn’t mind a good bicycle ride—but this was a great one! He and his friends ride across the great wide world to have a fun afternoon at the seaside. What could possibly go wrong? Well, as you know, it’s not much of an adventure until something does. If it all goes right, it’s just a trip. And who wants to read about that?

Nothing is faster than a bicycle built for two! During some bike rides, Oliver was faster. Sometimes, Olivia was faster. But if they didn't ride at the same speed, how could they ride together? Oliver and Olivia Possum are gifted a tandem bike by their friends. They must learn how to cooperate so they don't fall over. Of course, pie is involved, and good times are had by all!

Oh dear, is that rain? There are good rides and great adventures. Oliver was having a good ride until it became a great adventure. Oliver forgot to look out for rain clouds. Now, his only goal is to get home safe, if not dry. After the storm finally passes him by, there's still time for a lively competition with friends and a nice, warm slice of pie.

Friendship and a brand new bicycle ... what more could a possum ask for? When Oliver Possum was just a young joey, he walked everywhere. Well, everywhere he could, which wasn’t far. All of that changed when he got his first bicycle. Now the whole world is his, as long as he was back by dark. And he made sure he was, mostly. Now he is making new friends, too! Well, mostly.

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.

When Charlie Cricket discovers that Miss Rachel is getting married, he goes on alert mode. Charlie firmly believes the marriage could end life in the forest for all the forest creatures. He then seeks the help of mentor Sleepy Possum to find a solution and so together they embark on a journey to save the forest. Through thorough investigation their fears are put to rest as the truth surfaces.

Winner of The Mom's Choice Award® and Story Monster's Purple Dragonfly Award for excellence in children's literature. The Kittens and the Possum is a story of friendships. There are lessons about not making fun of others and how teasing others can hurt their feelings. Mikey and Greta meet two new friends on this summer day, Oliver Possum and Ricky Raccoon. Both have obstacles that Mikey and Greta help them with as they play, share stories and even help in a rescue of one of them.

There's a possum in the house and he's hiding in the pantry. How much havoc can one possum create in a house?