Character encyclopedia
Unc' Billy Possum
Unc' Billy Possum is one of the memorable neighbors of Green Meadows.
Green Meadows model
This is a Green Meadows adaptation model, inspired by the storybook world and clearly distinct from the original Cady illustrations.
Original illustrations
These historical reference plates are shown separately from the modern adaptation model.
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Character encyclopedia
Personality
He is as shrewd and clever as Granny Fox herself.
Home
He lives in a hollow tree in the Green Forest and raids Farmer Brown's hen-house.
Friends and relationships
Friends: Jimmy Skunk is his old friend and partner, and in Jimmy Skunk his rival for eggs. Peter Rabbit, Mr. Mocker, Ol' Mistah Buzzard, Prickly Porky, Happy Jack Squirrel and Old Mr. Toad are friends and neighbors. Family: Old Mrs. Possum is his mate, and the eight little Possums are their children.
Interesting facts
- He is usually grinning.
- He plays dead when caught, an old trick.
- He forgets his own tail, and it gives him away.
Book appearances
- The Adventures of Reddy Fox; The Adventures of Johnny Chuck; The Adventures of Peter Cottontail; The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum; The Adventures of Mr. Mocker; The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel; The Adventures of Buster Bear; The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad; The Adventures of Prickly Porky; The Adventures of Old Man Coyote; The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver; The Adventures of Bobby Coon; The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk; The Adventures of Bob White