Possums Are Not Cute

Possums have traditionally been regarded as frightening pests, inducing horror with their many teeth, weird scaly tails, and unsettling habit of playing dead. But these seemingly mundane backyard pests are actually incredible creatures with an outsized ecological, historical, and cultural impact. This informative guide engages with the many misconceptions and myths about these beneficial creatures, and dispels them in a gentle and fascinating way. Author Ally Burguieres is a wildlife rehabber and the human behind the viral ItsMeSesame Instagram account, home of the internet's most beloved possums. The dozens of adorable photos in the book have largely never been seen before, and a Meet the Possums section will introduce readers to her sweet rescues, including Sesame, Starry, Cornelia, George, and Daffodil. Readers will be convinced that not only are possums cute, but they deserve our respect and protection. It's time to rebrand the possum from trash animal to it animal!