The Little Possum who Looked Up by Kim Maslin

Short Summary

The Little Possum Who Looked Up by Kim Maslin is a playful and relatable picture book about internet safety and screen time balance. Using Australian animals as characters, it tells the story of a possum who realises there’s more to life than her iPad, encouraging kids (and families) to look up, connect, and spend time together.

Age Group

Suitable for children aged 4 to 7 years.

Topics Discussed

Internet Safety

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What this book is about

• Written by Australian teacher Kim Maslin, this story is part of her series of books on cyber safety for kids.
• It follows a little possum who spends too much time on her iPad, until she looks up at the sky and realises there’s a whole world waiting to be explored.
• When she dreams of going to the moon and building a spaceship, her family is too busy with their own devices to help. Mum is working, dad is ordering food, granny is clicking away, sister is surfing the web, and Uncle Burra is glued to the cricket.
• Frustrated, the possum pulls out the router, and suddenly everyone notices how much time they’ve been spending online instead of with each other. The family reconnects and finds a better balance between screens and quality time.
• The book uses humour and familiar scenarios to highlight how easy it is to become absorbed in devices, making it relatable for both kids and parents.
• Reflection questions at the end of the story help families extend the conversation about screen time, balance, and online habits.
• A gentle and engaging way to start talking with kids about media literacy, online safety, and the importance of switching off.

I hope you find this book review helpful!

Happy talking!
❤️ Cath