This is a humorous and heartwarming romp through Australian geography and gastronomy with absolutely charming illustrations. A perfect choice for storytimes, but also useful for curriculum enrichment, thanks to a simplified map and glossary. They're as cute as can be, mischievous, smart, and best of all they have a fantastic story written about them in the form of the Mem Fox story Possum Magic. We signed copies of this edition until 3 am one morning, an occasion neither of us will ever forget: the dream had turned briefly into a ghastly nightmare! Judith Butler argues that the body is “always ready a cultural sign” and is “never free of an imaginary construction” as either male or female.

Great for increasing familiarity with key plot point and characters, you can use them to reinforce fine motor skills, or just for fun!

Mem bursts into rhyme a few times in the story, otherwise the words are simple and flowing and easy for children to follow. Of course, if you're reading the story of Possum Magic with your children, it only makes sense to learn a bit more about the author who wrote it. By eating these significantly Australian foods Hush becomes visible and can be recognized as having a legitimate place within Australian society; she thus eats her way into culture.

I love reading books from other countries, and this is one that's quickly become a huge hit in our house, thank you to a friend of mine from Australia. Hush the Invisible Mouse was rejected nine times over those five years, which was extraordinarily discouraging, needless to say.The story of little possums, crossing the vast wilderness of Australia trying to find a magic bush that will no longer make their friend invisible anymore is wonderful. But one day, when danger arrives in the form of a snake, Grandma uses her most magical spell to make Hush invisible. The public lift to the foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators). I’m going to put aside the fact that snakes seem to ‘see’ via vibrations, so an invisibility superpower wouldn’t necessarily protect her…) But soon, Hush longs to be able to see herself again, the two possums make their way across Australia to find the ‘magic food’ (quintessentially Australian food) that will make Hush visible once more. Say hello to this Possum Fact File, which makes a great handout to help your students with their studies, or a charming poster for your wall.