When in Doubt, Play Dead by Ally Burguieres - ISBN: 9781683693840
Hardcover
Opossum wisdom for a wild life: embrace weirdness, play dead!

When in Doubt, Play Dead

Life Advice from an Unexpected Source 

  • Hardcover

    128 pages

  • Release Date

    17 October 2023

Summary

Featuring 70 watercolor illustrations, this totally adorable gift of a book offers wisdom and insight from a delightfully unexpected source—the opossum.

Learn to live your life the opossum way with unique advice like:

  • The difference between a weed and a flower is often a matter of taste.
  • It’s nobody’s business what’s in your pouch. Unless you’ve got snacks in there. In which case, you should share.
  • A bit of risk is part of life. Cross that street, but A…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781683693840
ISBN-10:1683693841
Author:Ally Burguieres
Publisher:Andrews McMeel Publishing
Imprint:Quirk Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:128
Release Date:17 October 2023
Weight:567g
Dimensions:127mm x 152mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“I’m not usually the type who is able to read anything remotely in the realm of self-help or affirmation without feeling spoken down to, but the fact that the bits of wisdom in When in Doubt, Play Dead are inspired by my beloved opossums gives them a sincerity, honesty, and gentleness that simply cannot be matched.’—Patricia Thang, Book Riot“Full of affirmations designed to make readers feel good about themselves, with a hefty dose of cuteness to help sell the message.”—Paste

About The Author

Ally Burguieres

Ally Burguieres is a wildlife rehabber and the creator of the viral Sesame the Opossum website and social media accounts, home of the internet’s most beloved opossums. In addition to wrangling opossums, she owns Cocoally (an animal-themed boutique) and Gallery Burguieres (a gallery of her artwork) in New Orleans. She is also the author of Possums Are Not Cute! (and Other Myths).

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