THE POSSUM TWINS

The Possum Twins, Odell and Okie, came to life in the Animal Forest as the first tales were woven including characters like K.G. Rabbit, Tommy Turtle, Sarah Song Bird and Ajay Bear. Merchandise was sold, and the Possum Twins became Registered Trademarks of Diane Cathey.

As the tales continue to spin, the renowned singer and entertainer Dobie Gray introduces Rappy Skunk and shares his original children’s songs and stories with his friends in the Animal Forest – teaching kids the importance of fairness, forgiveness, and friendship.

First introduced to the World Wide Web in 1999, THE POSSUM TWINS have received numerous awards – distinguished as one of the most popular NBC’s LiveDirectory sites in its category and a Webbie World Hot Pick.

OKIE POSSUM

OKIE, the youngest Possum Twin, is a mischievous, adventuresome little opossum who likes to romp and play with other youngsters.

When Okie comes to visit his friends, he’s perfectly happy! He always gets overly excited when his pink, pointed ears, acting like radar, informs him that the Animal Forest is having a party and a sing-along. He feels the joy of singing along to amazing songs and seeing the smiling faces of his trusting friends: Tommy Turtle, K.G. Rabbit, Rappy Skunk, Sweet Tweet Sarah Song Bird and Ajay Bear.

There is a hint of his twinality with his sister in the clothes he wears. Example: His bow tie matches his sister’s hair bow. Then again, Okie has a passion for dramatic play and likes to play dress up; so don’t be surprised if he shows up in a super hero outfit – dressed completely different.

Okie loves to joke around. Sometimes, he plays possum. His eyes will glaze over, his tongue lolls to one side and his grayish furry body goes limp. One he’s succeeded in alarming his friends, he comes back to life roaring with laughter.

Okie's dream is have lots of trusting friends, and to have fun..

Story Activities: Sneezing, dreaming, playing with his friends, giggling in the stardust, popping out of sight, hanging in there through the tough times, playing possum, singing and dancing, learning enlightening skills, eating healthy food, snoring funny, having disagreements with his sister but being her best friend, getting into trouble, learning from his mistakes, asking questions, overcoming fears, helping other creatures in need of help, sometimes displaying a care-free attitude.

ODELL POSSUM

ODELL, the oldest Possum Twin, is an intelligent little opossum who is eager to explore the world and teach enlightening skills to others.

When Odell visits her friends, she's perfectly happy! She lets her fanciful spirit come through whenever she finds out that the Animal Forest is having a party and a sing-along - getting down - swaying her prehensile tail in every direction imaginable. She feels the joy of singing along to amazing songs and seeing the smiling faces of her trusting friends: Tommy Turtle, K.G. Rabbit, Rappy Skunk, Sweet Tweet Sarah Song Bird and Ajay Bear.

There is usually a hint of her twinality with her twin brother, Okie, in the clothes she wears. Example: Her hair bow matches her brother's bow tie. On occasion, Odell is known to get upset with her brother when he dresses differently from her.

Odell has two dreams: To be a great teacher, encouraging the world to dream, think, laugh and love - to "hang in there" when life is tough, and to to have fun with her friends.

Story Activities: Sneezing, hanging in there in tough times, giggling in the stardust, singing and dancing along with the rest of the Animal Forest creatures, trying to teach Okie something new, reading excellent books, eating healthy food, getting herself into trouble by helping others in trouble, laughing, earning respect, giving advice even when she isn't asked for it.

K.G. RABBIT

When K.G. RABBIT is playing jokes on his friends, he tries to be cagey but his extra long feet always give him away. His feet often embarrass him, and he tries to cover up the horrific scene with a hideous laugh. That is when you find yourself laughing out of control over his harebrained silliness.

When the Animal Forest has a party and a sing-along, K.G.’s extra-long ears can hear from miles away, and he will be right there in a flash, singing along with his friends: The Possum Twins, Tommy Turtle, Rappy Skunk, Sweet Tweet Sarah Song Bird and Ajay Bear.

K.G.’s favorite saying is “Just Kidding.” He has two dreams: To be the best jokester in the Animal Forest and to make his friends laugh and laugh.

Favorite Activities: Tagging along behind friends, playing jokes, being plain cagey, being a curious rabbit, singing along – out of tune, tripping over his big feet and falling down, primping before a mirror, working out, laughing his hideous laugh and hopping and bopping up and down.

TOMMY TURTLE

TOMMY TURTLE - Self-proclaimed as the "World's Cutest Turtle." He flaunts his cuteness all about with his extraordinarily large eyes. He's extraordinarily lovable, too. When Tommy spins around on his shell, he also spins one's heart, encouraging all to love one another.

Tommy's shell is where he hangs his hat - many hats, ones that he loves! But sometimes Tommy has a problem with holding on to his hats, and he gets mad as a hatter, and that's when he stops and puts on his thinking hat. When Tommy has a problem, he takes the time to use good judgment, and consequently, makes a wiser decision. His friends in the Animal Forest agree that Tommy deserves a feather in his hat - hats off to Tommy!

Tommy has two dreams: To be a great quarterback because he loves football, and to stake a claim in making the world a happier, more peaceful place. With his can-do attitude, nothing is impossumable to achieve!

Story Activities: Spinning around on his shell, singing along with his friends, hiding in the leaves, hiding in his shell, throwing a football, coloring, sharing his toys, wearing hats from his collection of many.

SARAH SONG BIRD

RAPPY SKUNK

While sporting the coolest beret and sunglasses, city kid RAPPY SKUNK is the newest member of the Animal Forest. Despite initially being shunned for his horrid scent, Rappy is happy and positive about life and is soon loved by everybody he meets. His tough, hip-hop core image is reflected in his songs, where he is able to personify the do-it-yourself philosophy, translating it from his neighborhood to the world.

He takes his hat off to everybody he meets - admiring them for their good hearts instead of their features. His only weakness is that sometimes he gets into an argument with his friends.

Rappy's favorite saying is "You can't judge creatures by their features." He has two dreams: To be the greatest song rapper in the entire world, and to be a friend to all youngsters.

Story Activities: Rapping his favorite songs, singing and dancing along with the Possum Twins, spraying his favorite cologne, and looking out for his friends.