Hush, Little Possum is a tender Australian hardcover children’s book that wraps young readers in warmth from the very first page. With gentle bushland tones, soft expressions and a brave mama possum guiding her baby through a rumbling storm, it’s nurturing, heartfelt and beautifully reassuring. The rain falls, the sky grumbles, but love holds steady. Bedtime suddenly feels a little safer.
Perfect for quiet evening reads, baby showers or thoughtful gifting, this story celebrates comfort, courage and the bond between parent and child. It’s one of those books families return to again and again — soft voices, slow pages, safe endings.
• Hardcover edition
• Suitable for ages 3 to 7 years
• Written by P Crumble
• Illustrated by Wendy Binks
• Published by Scholastic Australia
• Size: 24 cm × 25 cm
A gentle bushland lullaby full of heart, warmth and unmistakable Australian charm.

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