Diary of a Wombat Board Book

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Diary of a Wombat Board Book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley is a delightful children's story that follows the daily adventures of an endearing wombat. Through humorous diary entries, the wombat shares its routine of eating, digging, and sleeping, all while navigating interactions with the human world. The charming illustrations and entertaining narrative make this a delightful read for young children.
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Format: Board book
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This delightful children's board book offers a warm and humorous glimpse into the daily life of a lovable wombat, presenting charming adventures through simple, engaging text and whimsical illustrations. You might enjoy it if you're looking for a fun and easy read to entertain little ones, complete with the lovable antics of an adorable marsupial.

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Diary of a Wombat Board Book

An all-time favourite now in an edition so durable that even Mothball the wombat would have trouble destroying it! Age 2+.

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She sleeps. She eats. She scratches. She is training humans to become better pets. She is Mothball, a wombat with attitude.

Award-winning author Jackie French's love of wombats comes alive in this cheeky observation of Mothball's life, while Bruce Whatley's captivating illustrations of Mothball's antics show just how entertaining and endearing wombats are to humans.

The bestselling daily routine of Mothball the wombat is now in durable board book format for the youngest reader to enjoy.

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Diary of a Wombat Board Book is praised for its delightful and humorous depiction of a wombat's daily life. Reviewers appreciate the charming illustrations by Bruce Whatley that complement Jackie French's simple yet engaging text. The book is considered an ideal read for young children, capturing their attention with its cute and lovable narrative.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780732286620

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 October 2007

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 162.0mm

Weight: 365g

Pages: 16

About the Author

Jackie French AM is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator, the 2014–2015 Australian Children's Laureate and the 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. In 2016, Jackie became a Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to children's literature and her advocacy for youth literacy. She is regarded as one of Australia's most popular children's authors and writes across all genres β€” from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi, to her much-loved historical fiction for a variety of age groups. 'A book can change a child's life. A book can change the world' was the primary philosophy behind Jackie's two-year term as Laureate. jackiefrench.com facebook.com/authorjackiefrench Bruce Whatley is one of Australia's most highly regarded and talented authors and illustrators for children, both here and internationally. Since 1992 Bruce has written and/or illustrated over 90 picture books. In 2002 he paired with author Jackie French and illustrated Diary of a Wombat, which was the start of an extraordinary creative collaboration. www.brucewhatley.com

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