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The Muddleheaded Wombat

By Ruth Park
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The Muddleheaded Wombat by Ruth Park is a charming tale about a delightful wombat who embarks on whimsical adventures with his friends, a practical mouse and a mischievous kangaroo. Set in the Australian bush, their stories are filled with fun and gentle humour as they encounter a variety of challenges and learn valuable lessons about friendship and understanding. This classic children’s book captures the innocence and curiosity of childhood through its endearing characters and engaging narrative.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate heartwarming tales of friendship and adventure. It's a charming story about a quirky wombat and his adventures with a wise old cat and a mischievous mouse, perfect for sparking the imagination of young readers and bringing laughter to their journey.

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The Muddleheaded Wombat

This paperback edition brings together four stories: The Muddleheaded Wombat; The Muddleheaded Wombat at School; The Muddleheaded Wombat on Holiday; The Muddleheaded Wombat in the Treetops. A delight to rediscover, or read for the very first time, these timeless stories will become a treasured possession in your child's library.

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The Muddleheaded Wombat combines, in one edition, four of Ruth Park's much-loved classics: The Muddleheaded Wombat (1962), The Muddleheaded Wombat on Holiday (1964), The Muddleheaded Wombat in the Treetops (1965) and The Muddleheaded Wombat at School (1966).

Featuring one of Australia's most adored children's book characters of all time, these stories have never been out of print.

This paperback edition features the original line drawings by Noela Young, bringing alive the adventures of Wombat and his inseparable friends, Mouse and Tabby Cat, for today's children.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780732284374

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 192g

Pages: 272

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ruth Park

About the Author

Ruth Park's award-winning novel The Harp in the South was followed by over 50 books for adults and children, including Playing Beatie Bow. Her stories about The Muddleheaded Wombat were a result of the ABC radio serial. She won the Miles Franklin award for Swords, Crowns and Rings in 1977.

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