Wombat Goes to School

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Wombat Goes to School is a delightful children's book where a curious wombat finds himself at a school, causing gentle chaos as he explores the classrooms and playground. The story balances playful mischief with charming illustrations, providing young readers with a humorous glimpse into the adventurous day of an adorably inquisitive wombat. It's a heart-warming tale that emphasises curiosity and the joy of learning.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love charming tales featuring quirky animal characters. It follows a mischievous wombat who embarks on an adventure to school, promising fun and playful discoveries that will engage young readers while showcasing the humour and creativity of Jackie French and Bruce Whatley.

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Wombat Goes to School

Wombat wakes up and, looking for carrots, follows his nose down a tunnel and into a school!

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She eats. She sleeps. She scratches. She goes to school...
She sleeps. She eats. She scratches - and finds a hole. When Mothball discovers a new hole, it unexpectedly leads her to the local school. the children learn that wombats love carrots and grass, while Mothball learns that lunch boxes contain very few carrots, that sports sheds can be a good place to have a nap, and that when you're brown and round, it's not a good idea to get too close to a ball ... Ages 3 years plus

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780732299033

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 December 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 286.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 156g

Pages: 32

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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