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A parent should reach for this book when their child is feeling lonely, left out, or worried about not being invited to a social event. Possum's Harvest Moon follows a small possum who sees all his friends busily preparing for the autumn festival. He sadly concludes they are having a party without him and resigns himself to celebrating alone. The heartwarming twist reveals his friends were planning a surprise party just for him. This gentle, beautifully illustrated story is perfect for children aged 3 to 6. It validates feelings of loneliness while offering a reassuring message that friends care, even when we can't see it, making it a wonderful tool for opening conversations about social anxiety and the joy of belonging.