The story follows Sugar as she reaches the age where she must leave her family tree to find her own way in the world. Initially feeling unsure, she tries to be brave and eventually finds a new home in a tall tree.
While living in her new nest, she is befriended by a neighboring family of bush tail possums. They invite her for dinner, and after she eagerly eats their flower nectar and honey, they give her the nickname "Sugar" because of her sweet tooth.
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Self-Acceptance: Sugar initially feels self-conscious and is teased for having "extra skin," wishing she could be more like her possum friends.
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Heroism and Bravery: When a fast-moving bushfire threatens her new community, Sugar discovers that her "extra skin" allows her to glide to safety. She uses this unique ability to seek help from a herd of kangaroos, who help save her trapped friends by stamping out the flames.
- Celebrating Differences: Through her adventure, Sugar learns that being different is a strength and finally becomes happy with who she is.
Age - 3+
Grade - Pre-K+
Author - Oakley Graham
Format - Paperback
Pages - 28
Dimensions -7.87 x 5.51 x 0.39 inches
