'Possum Squat' is a series of children's books set in the Deep South and comprised of whimsical, colourful, and loveable animal characters. 'A Tall Southern Tale' is the first in the series. Instantly parents and young readers will fall in love with the Ralph and Mertyle Snookums, two fun-loving possums who are the centre of life there. The antics of the Huckabee triplets and the magic and draw of the Zerkel brothers' rollin' store all come together along with the importance of community.