Happy Birthday Wombat

Name: Happy Birthday Wombat
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781460751602
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Jackie French and Bruce Whatley

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Summary

Happy Birthday Wombat by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley follows the delightful and humorous adventures of a lovable wombat as he celebrates his birthday. Through charming illustrations and simple text, the story captures the wombat's interactions with his environment, adding whimsical touches to his celebration. It's a delightful tale that young readers will enjoy, full of charm and endearing moments.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love heartwarming and charming tales about animals. It's perfect for young readers who enjoy engaging storytelling with delightful illustrations, bringing a sense of joy and imagination. Suitable for fans of quirky and lovable characters, this story promises a delightful experience filled with fun and whimsy.

Happy Birthday Wombat

Description

Bestselling Mothball is back -- with birthday cake! (Carrot, of course.)

She eats, she sleeps, she scratches. But today it's Mothball's birthday and it's time to celebrate!

Created by author Jackie French and illustrator Bruce Whatley, Happy Birthday Wombat is a very funny picture book about enjoying a special day -- as seen through the eyes of the world's most famous wombat.

PRAISE FOR DIARY OF A WOMBAT AND OTHER BOOKS STARRING MOTHBALL

'French and Whatley have conjured an affectionate, believable wombat self-portrait' -- The New York Times Book Review

'I absolutely love the tone of Mothball's diary entries -- the dry brevity and classic wombat behaviour that's made this gorgeous creature an Aussie literary treasure. Whatley's divinely funny illustrations yet again make for an all-rounder of a book that will loosen smiles on readers of any age' -- Kids' Book Review

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460751602

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 October 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 286.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 155g

Pages: 32

Collections

2025 Best Sellers Bruce Whatley Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Featured In Stock Kid's Books Jackie French Young Adult

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 — 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