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Tah-Tye: The Last Possum in the Pouch


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Published: 2016

Great for age 7-10 years

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"Tah-Tye: The Last Possum in the Pouch" by Mary Alice Fontenot tells the heartwarming story of Tah-Tye, a young opossum who finds herself alone after her mother disappears, leaving her to navigate the world on her own. As she encounters various animals and faces challenges, Tah-Tye learns the importance of friendship, courage, and the trials of growing up. With vibrant illustrations and a delightful narrative, the book captures the essence of resilience and the beauty of friendships in the animal kingdom. Ultimately, it celebrates the journey of self-discovery and the bonds that make life meaningful. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is aimed at children in preschool-1st grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-6 years.

This book was published in 2016 by Acadian House Publishing .

Mary Alice Fontenot (1910-2003) was born in Arcadia Parish and worked on her grandfather's Bayou Tigre farm in her youth. Fontenot spent thirty-five years as a journalist for multiple Louisiana publications and had a career as a kindergarten teacher. Named a Louisiana Legend by Louisiana Public Broadcasting and a Living Legend by the Arcadian Museum, she also received the 1998 Acadiana Arts Council Lifetime Achievement Award. Fontenot wrote eighteen books for the Clovis Crawfish Series. Mary Alice Fontenot (1910-2003) was born in Arcadia Parish and worked on her grandfather's Bayou Tigre farm in her youth. Fontenot spent thirty-five years as a journalist for multiple Louisiana publications and had a career as a kindergarten teacher. Named a Louisiana Legend by Louisiana Public Broadcasting and a Living Legend by the Arcadian Museum, she also received the 1998 Acadiana Arts Council Lifetime Achievement Award. Fontenot wrote eighteen books for the Clovis Crawfish Series. Clovis, New Mexico, resident Scott R. Blazek won the 1993 prize for designing a five-dollar coin featuring James Madison in the US Mint's Bill of Rights Coins Set. He illustrated half of the books in the Clovis Crawfish Series.