Possum Has a Pocket

A short educational story for children featuring Lily Possum and your child.

Lily Possum has a special pocket in which she keeps special things inside. What does Lily have in her pocket? Is it money? Is it a toy? Is it secret treasure? Read on to solve the mystery…

The night is warm with a cool breeze gently blowing over the valley where Lily lives. It's time for a possum walkabout, so Lily scurries out of her den and follows the trail that leads to the stream that ribbons through the valley.

The stream is easy to find because it is shimmering under the full moon above. What a pretty night! Lily loves the night and she loves the secret that she is carrying in her pocket. What could it be? Only Lily knows. That is why it is a secret.

Would you like to know Lily's secret? You would? Then come closer to Lily and she will share her secret with you.

"Hi there," says Lily to you. "So you want to know my secret, do you? Well, this is my secret and I will share it with you! I am a special type of mammal, just as you are. You are called a human, and I am called a marsupial."

Lily is pausing to rest as she continues to tell her secret to you. This is because she feels a bit heavy. Why? Because she has a secret. Now, let her tell it to you.

"I have a special pocket - here, on my tummy. See? It is part of me. It is furry on the outside and smooth and warm on the inside."

Lily Possum smiles at you, then says, "When I had my babies they were not able to run about on their own. They needed to grow some more before they could scamper in the woods and play in the golden fields of wheat. And now, I will show you the secret that I keep in my pocket."

Lily slowly opens her pocket. Lean over a bit so you can see the secret that she keeps in her pocket.

"My secret is that I keep my babies in my pocket. See? They are getting stronger and stronger every day and soon, they will be able to forage and fend on their own. Now, I've things to do and places to go, but I enjoyed sharing my secret with you! Please come and visit me again soon!"

Lily scampers off into the woods searching for small insects, fruit and berries. Lily has a pocket. Lily has a secret in her pocket. Only you know what the secret is….