Sunday 30 June 2013

Possum Magic - 30 years young

Nine publishers rejected it over 5 years.
It was first released in 1983.
It has been reprinted 10 times in 12 months.
30 years later and it has sold more than 3 million copies in Australia.

The all time classic Mem Fox's Possum Magic. What hasn't been written about this iconic piece of Australian children's literature?


Thirty years on and this book remains dear to many Australians here and abroad.Beautifully re-released for this special anniversary - bound in red cloth and in a full coloured slip case, this edition is bound to be loved by many generations to come.



Possum Magic 30th Anniversary Edition
Written by Mem Fox
Illustrated by Julie Vivas
Scholastic 
Hard cover, slip case 
$24.99 RRP




New release board books introduce the very young to the animals of Possum Magic, as well as simple counting. Possum Magic Animals and Possum Magic Numbers - simple board books that have spring boarded from the original text and illustrations.


Ideal for babies and toddlers.


Possum Magic Animals


Written by Mem Fox
Illustrated by Julie Vivas

Scholastic 
Board book
$9.99






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