Brave Ollie Possum

We listened to this book on the Canon App while traveling across several states - one adult (me) and 5 kids under 9. The ride was so quiet, everyone waiting to hear the rest of the story. As soon as the story ended, the car erupted into a mass of chatter - who was the best character, who wanted a stuffed coyote for Christmas, would you want the power to talk to animals, how could a spider have a mustache, and so much more. The story was a great tale of real courage, a loving family that are just people, and what overcoming fear looks like in a practical way. I loved every part of it. My kids are begging me to buy the hard copy so they can re-read their favorite sections whenever they want.

We listened to this book on the Canon App while traveling across several states - one adult (me) and 5 kids under 9. The ride was so quiet, everyone waiting to hear the rest of the story. As soon as the story ended, the car erupted into a mass of chatter - who was the best character, who wanted a stuffed coyote for Christmas, would you want the power to talk to animals, how could a spider have a mustache, and so much more. The story was a great tale of real courage, a loving family that are just people, and what overcoming fear looks like in a practical way. I loved every part of it. My kids are begging me to buy the hard copy so they can re-read their favorite sections whenever they want.

My boys started listening to this and then after hearing their excitement, the whole family listened together. Then I listened to entire story again. Thrilled with the hard copy, easy to find favorite parts and quotable character moments. Great themes and plot development.

My boys started listening to this and then after hearing their excitement, the whole family listened together. Then I listened to entire story again. Thrilled with the hard copy, easy to find favorite parts and quotable character moments. Great themes and plot development.

The story was engaging and creative. The art was well done. Kids will come away with a with sound lessons in courage and doing what’s right even in the face of danger. Fun and meaningful without being preachy.

The story was engaging and creative. The art was well done. Kids will come away with a with sound lessons in courage and doing what’s right even in the face of danger. Fun and meaningful without being preachy.

My 6 year old absolutely loves this book ...but I also think it is scaring him a bit too and putting things like monsters in his head which I’m frustrated with myself having read it to him. I wished we would have waited.
It’s very well written and creative but I just am not excited about the monster aspect and wished that wasn’t in his head 👎🏻.
Even though he is a little afraid of monsters now, he begs to keep reading this book. We are 3/4 way done. He loves it.

My 6 year old absolutely loves this book ...but I also think it is scaring him a bit too and putting things like monsters in his head which I’m frustrated with myself having read it to him. I wished we would have waited.
It’s very well written and creative but I just am not excited about the monster aspect and wished that wasn’t in his head 👎🏻.
Even though he is a little afraid of monsters now, he begs to keep reading this book. We are 3/4 way done. He loves it.

A creative book, and all about just reading for fun. Probably the only moral children can get out of it is to cherish their family. There is lots of action and the story is very far-fetched. I liked the pictures, but some of them didn’t match up with the storyline. It’s hard to judge much though when the author and illustrator are the same person. 😁

A creative book, and all about just reading for fun. Probably the only moral children can get out of it is to cherish their family. There is lots of action and the story is very far-fetched. I liked the pictures, but some of them didn’t match up with the storyline. It’s hard to judge much though when the author and illustrator are the same person. 😁

Our family has listened to Ethan Nicolle's narration of his book on the canonplus app over 8 times! My children were overjoyed when I ordered the book in hardcopy and were so excited to read it themselves. Examining the pictures comparing it to what they have imagined thry wear engrossed immediately. This story, once you submit to the unique and crazy villain, is an excellent story of a whimpy boy becoming heroic and brave. Hilarious and exciting, Brave Ollie Possum is a family favorite.

Our family has listened to Ethan Nicolle's narration of his book on the canonplus app over 8 times! My children were overjoyed when I ordered the book in hardcopy and were so excited to read it themselves. Examining the pictures comparing it to what they have imagined thry wear engrossed immediately. This story, once you submit to the unique and crazy villain, is an excellent story of a whimpy boy becoming heroic and brave. Hilarious and exciting, Brave Ollie Possum is a family favorite.

We have 3 kids, our oldest being 7, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the book. The author’s word choices were playful and a over the top, quite fun. I’d say 6 year old up is the sweet spot. Adults will also enjoy it, my wife probably enjoyed it more than the kids! (We listened to the audiobook)

Brave Ollie Possum

My children, ages 11-8, all enjoyed this as a family read aloud.

My children, ages 11-8, all enjoyed this as a family read aloud.

Bar none

Bar none

Reading this to my daughter, 8 years old and we both love it!

Reading this to my daughter, 8 years old and we both love it!

My 9 year old jumped up and down with joy when he received this book for Advent, because his friends and classmates had been raving about it! He loved it, and since finishing it has talked about details a lot—he’s even convinced his older brothers they have to read it, too! Wish the author had 50 titles for my kids to devour! Even the four and five-year-olds in my preschool class, who have been listening to it during family read alouds , make references to the book… A definite hit for all ages!

My 9 year old jumped up and down with joy when he received this book for Advent, because his friends and classmates had been raving about it! He loved it, and since finishing it has talked about details a lot—he’s even convinced his older brothers they have to read it, too! Wish the author had 50 titles for my kids to devour! Even the four and five-year-olds in my preschool class, who have been listening to it during family read alouds , make references to the book… A definite hit for all ages!

Our four sons, ages 7-12, were on the edge of their seats, laughing out loud, and begging me to keep reading, yet I think I enjoyed the book even more than they!

Our four sons, ages 7-12, were on the edge of their seats, laughing out loud, and begging me to keep reading, yet I think I enjoyed the book even more than they!

So glad to be able to read this with my 5 sons, we all enjoyed it!

So glad to be able to read this with my 5 sons, we all enjoyed it!

My 11 year old daughter loves this book. I think my 8 year old son also will.

My 11 year old daughter loves this book. I think my 8 year old son also will.

Excellent book for kids! A humorous way of helping them grow up.

Excellent book for kids! A humorous way of helping them grow up.