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Epossumondas / written by Coleen Salley ; illustrated by Janet Stevens

Author
Salley, Coleen
Published
San Diego ; New York ; London : Harcourt, Inc., [2002]
Copyright Date
©2002
Edition
First edition.
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Additional Creators
Stevens, Janet and Harcourt, Inc

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Summary
A retelling of a classic tale in which a well-intentioned young possum continually takes his mother's instructions much too literally.
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ISBN
015216748X
9780152167486
9781413102093
1413102093
9780544809062
0544809068
Collection
Lee Bennett Hopkins Collection.
Note
Rare Books copy: "First edition" stated (1st printing--alphabetical letter sequence beginning with "A"" on colophon); in publisher's glossy color pictorial binding and original dust jacket; -- ACCOMPANIED BY: white supplemental envelope (26 x 33 cm) housing archival material found in copy--including: manuscript letter signed (3 pages; on author's printed letterhead) written to Lee Bennett Hopkins: "1/7/72 / Darling Boy! / There I was feeling down as a rattlesnake--trying to juggle bills--when I got your letter. What a lift! It was as good as a nip of sherry (which I have given up since I'm dieting & which I usually drink while I'm paying bills as it dullens the pain). Would I like for you to speak to my students?? You should ask?? Might as well ask me if I'd like to weigh 50 lbs, less without dieting or if I'd like more money or if I'd like a lover (I put that last because, if I could have the first 2 I'd get the 3rd!). / Look, even if you were coming to N.O. & couldn't come out to school, I'd still be thhrilled to know that you're returning. (Ha! Fat chance you'd have of not coming to talk to us. Diet or no--I still out-weigh you! Sob!). / Whatever day & time of the day suits me. Aim for prime hrs. when more students are on campus & I'll engage the big room in the Union. / Are you going to mid-Winter in Chicago? I'll be there 23-26 at the Palmer House. If you aren't, then drop me a line with suggested hr. (tween 10-2 are best) & I'll reserve rm & get the whole affair publicized. / I'm gratified to see you have some new titles coming out in '72. I'm your most ardent fan, ya' know. I hope some 'fortune' goes along with all this 'fame'! / You've made me so happy, Honey-pot, & I look forward to hearing from you--hopefully in Chicago. / With love, / [signed] Colleen"; -- ALSO INCLUDED IN ENVELOPE: rolodex card with Salley's name and address; obituary article: "Remembering Coleen Salley" from School Library Journal (November 2008); 2 copies of "In Loving Memory of Coleen Salley" (cartoon illustration by Janet Stevens from Epossumondas published by Harcourt Children's Books as obituary) clipped from School Library Journal (November 2008) and Publisher's Weekly (October 13, 2008); clipped printout of obituary by Susan Larson (September 19, 2008); printout of email shared by Salley's family (September 11, 2008) with final update on Salley's condition shortly after diagnosis with Creutzfeldt-Kakob disease (CJD), along with color printouts (8.5" x 11") of three digital photos attached to email: the photos show Coleen in hospice bed, closeup, and pictured with two of her children.
Source of Acquisition
Rare Books copy: Gift of Lee Bennett Hopkins.
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