Maggie Dent on the wisdom of Grandma Poss and why Possum Magic is her all-time favourite

As you're whittling down your shortlist for Radio National's Top 100 Australian Books countdown, you might be digging deep into the memory box for inspiration. Children's books often stick with us for years after we first discover them. They often have special memories attached, whether from our own childhood, or from years spent reading to our own little ones. For parenting educator Maggie Dent, there's one Australian classic that stands out from the rest: Possum Magic, written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Julie Vivas.