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Kevin Wants a Friend
Paperback
Series: The Adventures of a Little Opossum, Book 1
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 15 2026
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Sometimes the family you're searching for is the one waiting to welcome you.
Kevin is the smallest opossum in his family, and being the runt isn't easy. While his brothers and sisters race ahead on exciting adventures, Kevin is often left behind, longing for someone who will notice him and call him a friend.
When Kevin becomes separated from his family, he finds himself alone in a vast forest filled with unexpected challenges. A hungry squirrel refuses to share, an angry turkey chases him away, and even a friendly-looking dog doesn't become the companion Kevin hopes for. Tired, frightened, and wondering if he'll ever belong, Kevin begins to lose hope.
Then, when everything seems darkest, a kind and compassionate Mama Cat discovers the lonely little opossum and shows him something he has been searching for all along-love, acceptance, and the true meaning of family.
Filled with adorable woodland animals, beautiful illustrations, and meaningful life lessons, The Adventures of a Little Opossum: Kevin Wants a Friend teaches children that kindness has the power to change lives, every heart deserves a place to belong, and true friendship can be found in the most unexpected places.
Perfect for bedtime reading, classrooms, and family story time, this touching adventure encourages children to embrace compassion, empathy, resilience, and the joy of welcoming others with open hearts.
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