Absolutely adorable book debunking a lot of the myths about possums. Filled with lots of facts but written in a very easy to read way. This was not an animal that I knew much about, but I do now!

I couldn't resist the quirky title of this book, "Possums Are Not Cute!" This book was more in-depth then I thought it would be while also not becoming overwhelming. I was imagining this book to a step above a listicle, but it is a quick read to learn about possums. A good starter book if you're really interested in possums or just a cute book to put on your coffee table to stir up questions from your guests.

As someone who self-identifies as a cuddly disaster possum, I adore possums and never tire of reading more about them. This book was delightful, fun, and informative and I'm glad to see more books out there spreading the good word about possums. There are so many people who just don't understand them, it's great to see them get good rep for once!

This book belies the truth about Possums. They’re so much more than cute, they’re absolutely adorable.

From cute photos to fascinating facts this book is a charm offensive for Possums that succeeds on every count. Sadly they’re unfairly maligned by many and I hope that this book will help them to be seen as the amazing and loveable creatures they truly are. For example, they help to control pests and diseases by eating insects and ticks by the thousand, their biology makes them immune to rabies and the truth about ‘playing Possum’ was a total surprise.

Bottom line: Possums are engaging characters that deserve to be protected, respected and loved and this book proves it.

The Virginia or opossum is the only marsupial native to North America and is now found over much of the continent. Apparently they’re considered something of a pest. Personally, I’d love to see one outside my house...

This little book is packed full of adorable photographs and interesting facts about this endearing creature. Recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quirk Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I know this book is meant for children, but it's absolutely adorable. I love possums, I loved reading about them anf seeing the heart-melting photos! I will buy this for a child's gift for sure.

I didn't know much about possums except that they like trash and look like weird cats but this adorable little book has shown me what a special animal they actually are. Mild-tempered, adorable and useful for the environment, possums are possibly one of the most misunderstood creatures on this planet. I was surprised to find out they eat thousands of ticks every week, they're resistant to snake venom, and their body temperature is too low to catch and spread rabies! So what exactly are people scared of?

There are many harmful myths about these sweet and unique animals, and Burguieres does a great job of dispelling them in her book. All the educational information is also supplemented with dozens of photographs of all the possums she's taken care of over the years, which makes this book a superb gift for your loved ones regardless of their age. A truly captivating and important read whose only downside was making me sad that I live in a place without possums!

Huge thank you to NetGalley, Ally Burguieres and Quirk Books for the advanced reader copy.

5 stars - I loved it!

This was cute and informative. I have always thought possums were adorable so I couldn’t resist picking up this book. This was very informative about what is true about possums and which is a myth. I highly recommend this book if you like possums or have kids that are interested in these adorable trash cats.

Also, all the possum pictures in this were absolutely adorable!

Burguieres argues one of the most surprisingly adorable cases for one of the misunderstood creatures in wildlife. Instagram's Sesame and other beloved Internet possums will help readers discover how they take care of us, their fellow animal neighbors, and the environment, in often hidden ways. This go-to primer on all things possum is beyond cute and is a must for enthusiasts or anyone soon-to-be rooting for these underdog marsupials

Review to come to blog/goodreads/etc.. in 2022 (april probably).

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

"You'd think the potential of leaving prints might discourage possums from committing crimes. unfortunately, possums don't care about consequences or getting caught."

I just love Possums. Never saw one in the wild (don't have them here), but I have seen them at zoos and on adorable photographs on the internet and in books, so I just had to pick up this book.

In this book we find out all about the darling Possum. From where they are from and how they travelled over the world to the story of Sesame the one who started the author's interest in possums and her dedication to protect them/make sure the world knows about possums. We read about how good they are for the environment (eating all the stuff). We read how the love to scream and play dead (though the play dead part apparently is more anxiety than acting like I thought it was XD). There is also plenty on the history of these animals. We learn all about every part of the possums anatomy from top to bottom (I learned that their ears start colourless and then turn to black/dark with age). Plus, myths get busted so hard!
This book is packed with all sorts of information on the possum and it was just all very interesting to read. I looked forward to each new page. I learned a whole bunch of new things and it made me very happy!

I love how each section is like Possums are NOT *insert something* but then contradicts that as soon as the next page. XD Just like the title.

And of course there is a big message, yes, possums are adorable... but you should just leave them in the wild. Don't get them as a pet. Love that we get some tips and advice on how to protect and champion them. I really enjoyed reading those, though of course, none are applicable to me as we don't have them here in the wild and I am sure the zoo ones don't need help. XD

I also cannot forget the ADORABLE FREAKING ADORABLE OMG OMG SOOO CUTE photographs!!! *cough* Sorry, inner fangirl got out for a bit. The photographs are just the best and I loved it when they popped up (along with a fun caption). Oh, and I cannot forget the illustrations. There aren't many, but the ones we see, I just love the style and how cute it all is (well, OK except that one with the paws, that just was a bit no for me).

All in all, HIGHLY recommended, this book was just a joy to read. Motivational, fun, cute, interesting, well-written. If you love possums and want to know more about them, be sure to check out this book!

This is the perfect blend of informative and freaking adorable! Perfect for anyone who loves possums, loves cute animals, or is interested in wildlife and/or learning about wild animals. Possums Are Not Cute! covers myths that we've all heard, like "possums carry diseases" or "possums are aggressive," and sets the record straight. This is a super swift, short read that would make for a great gift or a coffee table book. Absolutely recommend if you think you even might be slightly interested!

Thank you to Netgalley and Quirk Books for an e-ARC.