Animalstories Quotes

“Suddenly, an idea swooshed into his marsupial brain like a small propeller plane buzzing a crowd. ‘Why didn’t I think of that?”
― Sara Pascoe, Oswald the Almost Famous Opossum

“His mother always told him he would “be a real somebody, be important someday.” And now that she was gone, he wanted to prove her right all the more.”
― Sara Pascoe, Oswald the Almost Famous Opossum

“The smell of green grass was rich and comforting. He felt better already. This is splendid. We can all go for a garbage buffet tonight.”
― Sara Pascoe, Oswald the Almost Famous Opossum

“My tail is prehensile, but I certainly don’t tie it in knots,” Oswald said proudly.”
― Sara Pascoe, Oswald the Almost Famous Opossum

“It was like rush hour on four paws”
― Sara Pascoe, Oswald the Almost Famous Opossum

“And he always felt better with an aim and a purpose.”
― Sara Pascoe, Oswald the Almost Famous Opossum

“The light inside houses was always so golden yellow. Oswald wondered if humans saved up sunshine and piped it through their lamps.”
― Sara Pascoe, Oswald the Almost Famous Opossum

“I didn’t lose him. He’s not a set of keys, or an acorn”
― Sara Pascoe, Oswald the Almost Famous Opossum

“There’s no need for hyperbole.’ Oswald paused to see if Melvin understood this big word. Oswald was going to be famous, and fame, he knew, came with responsibilities, like setting a good example for others, being a role model.”
― Sara Pascoe, Oswald the Almost Famous Opossum

“Thank you. The air across my wings again is heaven.”
― Sara Pascoe, Oswald the Almost Famous Opossum