When Baby Possum is lost, he is rescued by a young girl–but how will he find his way back to his mother?

In the dark of night, Baby Possum snuggles into his mother’s pouch. But when a sudden predator’s cry pierces the air, Mother Possum flees—and Baby Possum falls into a backyard pool. Alone and afraid, he’s rescued by a young girl named Ruby and her family. Wrapped in warmth and kindness, Baby Possum must be brave, even though his heart longs for home. The Possum in the Pool is a tender and uplifting story of resilience, empathy, and the enduring love between Baby Possum and his mother. Beautifully illustrated, this story celebrates the unique beauty of Australian wildlife.
 
Dr Anne-Maree Eyles is a primary school teacher, musician, and apiarist living in Brisbane, Australia. She has a love of plants and animals and a special interest in stewardship and sustainability. As a teacher, Anne-Maree is passionate about helping young readers discover their world through imagination, creative arts, and stories. She aims to inspire young readers to appreciate Australia’s amazing flora and fauna as they learn how to protect and live in harmony with nature.

Francesca Corso is from Verona, Italy. A graduate of painting and pictorial decoration at the Art Institute in Verona, later graduating in illustration at Comics School in Padua, she also gained a master’s degree in editorial illustration at Ars in Fabula. In 2019, she received the Quality Microeditory Award for Il Signor Erik and was selected by the Bologna Children’s Book Fair as one of the twenty most promising children’s illustrators in Italy.