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Wombat Underground

A Wildfire Survival Story
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In Wombat Underground by Charles Santoso and Sarah L. Thomson, a determined wombat takes on the challenge of creating a refuge to protect herself and other wildlife during a raging bushfire. Set in the vibrant backdrop of the Australian outback, this story beautifully weaves together themes of courage and community, highlighting the natural instincts and resilience of its animal characters.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're charmed by stories full of heart and nature's wonder. Featuring a lovable wombat and its animal friends, it warmly showcases themes of cooperation, bravery, and caring for others, making it a sweet and educational read for children and adults alike.

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Inspired by viral online stories during the 2019-2020 wildfires in Australia featuring wombats 'saving' other animals taking shelter in their burrows, here is a lyrical story about strangers in need of refuge.

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Inspired by viral online stories during the 2019-2020 wildfires in Australia featuring wombats 'saving' other animals taking shelter in their burrows, here is a lyrical story about strangers in need of refuge.

Up on the hill, Wallaby licks a puddle's last drop. Skink slips into the shade. Echidna hides in grass as dry as tinder. Under the hill, Wombat carves out a cave that's all his own. Then-KABOOM!-lightning strikes.

Written in simple and concise language perfect for a read aloud, award-winning author Sarah L. Thomson invites readers to see through the eyes of a wombat as the fire rages through Australia. Nearly 3 billion animals were affected by the Australian wildfires of 2020, and wombats played a crucial part in allowing their homes to transform as safe havens for other animals whose homes were destroyed in the fires. Paired with stunning and richly layered art by Charles Santoso, Wombat Underground teaches us that the time of greatest danger is also the time to open our door to those in the greatest need.

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Wombat Underground by Charles Santoso and Sarah L. Thomson has received positive reviews for its engaging storytelling and evocative illustrations. The book is praised for effectively building suspense and capturing the dramatic scenario of animals seeking refuge from a wildfire. The illustrations are commended for their vivid detail and naturalistic style. The narrative not only tells a compelling story but also offers educational insights into the impact of fire season on wildlife, making it both a touching tale and a rich educational resource.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316707060

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 January 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 32

Collections

Charles Santoso Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational New Zealand and Australia Published Young Adult

About the Author

Sarah L. Thomson has published more than forty books, including award-winning prose for children and young adults, fiction and nonfiction, picture books and novels. Her work includes poetry for the youngest readers as well as nonfiction about gorillas, sharks, plesiosaurs, saber-toothed cats, and other fascinating creatures. Sarah lives in Portland, Maine and she invites you to visit her at www.sarahlthomson.com.

Charles Santoso has illustrated many books, including Dandy by Ame Dyckman, I Don't Like Koala! by Sean Ferrell, the New York Times bestseller Wishtree by Katherine Applegate, and Ida, Always by Caron Levis. He moves between different countries to live and work but calls Sydney, Australia home. He invites you to visit him at www.charlessantoso.com.

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