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"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." These were the immortal words spoken in the book of John. In Jamey M. Long's new book, A Possum's Bible Story: The Gospel According to John, listeners will follow a curious little possum named Opie as he meets Jesus and learns the special promise that God made about Jesus Christ and how he would return to us one day.

Do you know the history of Australia's discovery by Captain James Cook and the crew of the Endeavour? A Possum's Land Down Under by author Jamey M. Long is a ripper of a tale that will help you discover all of the adventure and excitement during Captain Cook's journey to Australia.

"Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light" writes Francis Scott Key as he and a curious little possum witness the historical attack on Fort McHenry by Great Britain. Join Opie and the boy on a patriotic adventure as they fight to help America to win its independence during the War of 1812.

Chocolate bunnies are delicious, and egg hunts are eggcellent, but what is the true meaning of Easter?

Follow a curious little possum named Opie as he witnesses a young shepherd boy who was as gentle as a lamb but had the heart of a lion; he loved to play his harp and sing psalms of praise to God. Witness how David protected his flock; defeated the mighty giant, Goliath; and became the new king of Israel chosen by God in A Possum's Bible Story: King David and the Book of Psalms.

You will experience all of the warmth and love that Thanksgiving can bring by the end of Opie's journey in A Possum's Happy Thanksgiving.

Ancient Rome, Spartacus, a boy, and a possum! Follow a curious little possum named Opie as he follows the boy as he was taken to work as a slave on his long journey through Capua and Rome in the days of the Senate and the gladiator battles fought in the arena.

A Possum's Christmas Tale will help you to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Follow a little possum named Opie as he discovers Christmas' meaning through a very special Christmas adventure. Watch as Opie discovers the joy of family, ornaments, presents, and the birth of baby Jesus. You will experience all of the warmth and love that Christmas can bring by the end of Opie's journey.

"Let my people go!" were the immortal words given by God and spoken by Moses to the Pharaoh of Egypt whose heart was hardened against the people of Israel. Follow a curious little possum named Opie as he witnesses Moses humble journey as he pleads with Pharaoh to free God's chosen people from slavery and bondage. Witness all of God's Glory, power, and will through the 10 plagues and the parting of the Red Sea as Moses leads his people into the Promised Land.

Join Opie and the boy as they go on a new adventure with the one and only John Chapman. Follow along as they travel into the Northwest Territory in America to help settle the new land and help the pioneers build orchards and plant apple trees as far as the eye can see! Relive all of the adventure, fun, and excitement and also about the real John Chapman and how he became known as Johnny Appleseed in A Possum's Good Apple John Chapman and the Legend of Johnny Appleseed.

The North, the South, the Union and Confederacy, and brother against brother! Get ready to learn about the American Civil War! Join the curious and brave little possum named Opie as he and the boy enlist in the Confederate army during the War Between the States. Learn about the war's great leaders Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Ulysses S. Grant. Relive all of the history, battles, and glory that help forge America into one nation by the end of A Possum's War Between the States.

Ferdinand Magellan, a boy, a possum, and the Age of Exploration! Follow a curious possum named Opie as he sets sail with Magellan and the boy as they circumnavigate the globe, looking for the path of El Paso and the Spice Islands. Learn how Opie tries to become the first possum to discover the Strait of Magellan and sail across the uncharted South Sea to the Moluccas.

Robin Hood, Will Scarlet, Little John, Maid Marian, the Sheriff of Nottingham, the boy, and a possum star in this new twist on an old tale! The classic legend continues with the brave heroics of a possum named Opie. Follow Opie as he helps Robin rob from the rich and give to the poor and frees England from the evil rule of Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham. Relive all of the excitement, heroics, and adventure of Robin Hood with Opie in A Possum's Band of Merry Men and the Tales of Robin Hood..

Do you know the story of the Titanic?

A Possum's Happy Birthday by Jamey M. Long will help you discover the importance behind the birthday celebration. Follow a curious little possum named Opie as he unknowingly visits his friend, the boy, on his birthday, only to find himself in the midst of a joyous festivity! As Opie watches the boy and his friends celebrate, he learns about birthday cake, presents, and the love of family and friends.

Do you like trick-or-treating, dressing up in funny costumes, and doing the monster mash?

I (Heart) NY, the Big Apple, and a curious little possum named Opie! Join Opie on his vacation with the boy and his family to one of the largest cities in the world. Experience the history and wonder of Central Park, the famous skyscrapers, and the Twin Towers, and meet some of the brave firefighters that served and protected the City of New York during the attacks of September 11, 2001.

Join a curious little possum named Opie and the boy as they work with Laboulaye and Bartholdi in building one of the most important sculptures that still stands today, the Statue of Liberty. Follow Opie as he travels to France, and see how Liberty Enlightening the World is constructed one piece at a time and is sent oversees to America as a gift to celebrate one hundred years of independence and friendship.

"I have not yet begun to fight!" were the immortal words shouted by John Paul Jones in his epic battle against the British warship the Serapis. Join the boy and a curious little possum named Opie as they sail with John Paul Jones on the Bonhomme Richard and lead America's Continental Navy into battle against Great Britain during the Revolutionary War. Relive all of the honor, glory, and victory on the high seas with Opie in A Possum's I Have Not Yet Begun to Fight: John Paul Jones and the Bonhomme Richard.

Jamey Long is the author of A Possum's Holiday and History series. He works at various universities as an adjunct instructor. He was nominated for the 2008-2009 NVCC Alumni Federation Faculty of the Year Award. Jamey currently resides in Woodbridge, Virginia, where he enjoys time with his family and friends.