Appleblossom the Possum
Read by
Dustin Hoffman
Release:
08/11/2015
Release:
08/11/2015
Runtime:
3h 40m
Unabridged
Quantity:
“Dustin Hoffman brings whimsical energy to the charming adventure of a young possum…Trading his naturally gravelly voice for a softer, squeakier version, Hoffman captures the innocence and curiosity of both the young possum and the human characters. Older characters from all over the animal kingdom also benefit from Hoffman’s versatility and wide-ranging accents. But it’s his engagement with the text that defines Hoffman’s performance. He excels at highlighting the playfulness of Sloan’s writing, matching his inflection and delivery to underscore the clever wordplay and well-timed punch lines. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
AudioFile
Fans of E.B. White and Dick King-Smith will adore this heartwarming and funny animal adventure by the award-winning author of Counting by 7s
Mama has trained up her baby possums in the ways of their breed, and now it’s time for all of them—even little Appleblossom—to make their way in the world. Appleblossom knows the rules: she must never be seen during the day, and she must avoid cars, humans, and the dreaded hairies (sometimes known as dogs). Even so, Appleblossom decides to spy on a human family—and accidentally falls down their chimney! The curious Appleblossom, her faithful brothers—who launch a hilarious rescue mission—and even the little girl in the house have no idea how fascinating the big world can be. But they're about to find out!
With dynamic illustrations, a tight-knit family, and a glimpse at the world from a charming little marsupial's point of view, this cozy animal story is a perfect read-aloud and a classic in the making.
Mama has trained up her baby possums in the ways of their breed, and now it’s time for all of them—even little Appleblossom—to make their way in the world. Appleblossom knows the rules: she must never be seen during the day, and she must avoid cars, humans, and the dreaded hairies (sometimes known as dogs). Even so, Appleblossom decides to spy on a human family—and accidentally falls down their chimney! The curious Appleblossom, her faithful brothers—who launch a hilarious rescue mission—and even the little girl in the house have no idea how fascinating the big world can be. But they're about to find out!
With dynamic illustrations, a tight-knit family, and a glimpse at the world from a charming little marsupial's point of view, this cozy animal story is a perfect read-aloud and a classic in the making.
Release:
2015-08-11
2015-08-11
Runtime:
Runtime:
3h 40m
3h 40m
Format:
audio
audio
Weight:
0.4 lb
0.0 lb
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781101892350
9781101892367
Publisher:
Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House
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