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The Beach Wombat

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The Beach Wombat by Susannah Chambers is a delightful children's book that follows a curious wombat on his adventures by the seaside. As he explores the beach, the wombat encounters the diverse wildlife and experiences the beauty of nature through the rhythm of the shifting seasons. This enchanting story combines engaging illustrations with simple, poetic text, perfect for sparking imagination and a love for the natural world in young readers.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate charming stories about wildlife, perfect for young animal enthusiasts. The gentle narrative and vibrant illustrations provide an engaging experience for little readers curious about nature and adventure.

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The Beach Wombat

An adventurous young wombat finds his way onto the beach before the rain arrives to send him home for dinner!

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Sun on the squeaky sand
Sun on the roo
Sun on the riverland
Sun on me and...YOU!

The beach is a fascinating place for a little wombat ... until the rain comes!

A heartwarming story inspired by one of Australia's most loved national parks, Wilsons Promontory.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760631857

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 December 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mark Jackson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 452g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Susannah Chambers is a publisher of children's books at Allen & Unwin. She lives in Melbourne, but regularly dreams of the beach.

Mark Jackson is an illustrator based in Melbourne. He has co-illustrated several books with his wife, Heather Potter, and their work has been featured in several exhibitions. His books, including The Snow Wombat (written by Susannah Chambers), Waves (written by Donna Rawlins and co-illustrated by Heather Potter), Platypus (written by Sue Whiting), Bilby Secrets (written by Edel Wignell) and Stuck! (written by Charlotte Calder) have been shortlisted for multiple awards, including the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards and the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.

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