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Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball

By Vicki Churchill
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In Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball by Vicki Churchill, young readers follow a playful little wombat who explores the world around him. The wombat enjoys a variety of activities, highlighting the joys of balancing playful adventures with moments of quiet rest. Through simple, engaging text and charming illustrations, children are encouraged to appreciate both active and peaceful moments.
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The first book in the internationally-beloved Little Wombat series about a playful little wombat exploring and adventuring through the world around him.


Sometimes I like to curl up in a ball, So no one can see me, Because I'm so small.

Little Wombat spends a day doing his favourite things: strutting around and around like a pigeon until he falls down, sticking out his tongue and pulling funny faces. And then he jumps as high as he can and sees how much noise he can make when he lands. But when the sun sets and the day ends he does the thing he likes best of all: going back home to his mother and curling into a ball. Good night!

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Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball by Vicki Churchill has received positive feedback for its charming narrative and vibrant illustrations. Reviewers praise the book for engaging young audiences with its playful exploration of emotions and activities, making it a delightful read for children. The book is often highlighted for its simple yet effective storytelling, complemented by delightful visuals that captivate both kids and parents alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760652326

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Charles Fuge

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 258.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 346g

Pages: 24

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Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Vicki Churchill

About the Author

Vicki Churchill is interested in a number of creative pursuits, including photography, art, music and writing. She worked in the photography industry for over 25 years, from assisting to making and teaching photography. Alongside this, she has written a number of bestselling children's picture books, illustrated by Charles Fuge. And 2005 she graduated with a distinction from the PG Cert in Professional Photography, at Central Saint Martins School of Art & Design. Currently, Vicki is studying a part-time MA in Creative Writing at Oxford Brookes, graduating in 2020.


Charles Fuge was born in 1966 and grew up in Bath. He made his picture book debut in 1988 with Bushvark's First Day Out, which won both the Macmillan Prize and the Mother Goose Award. Since then Charles has illustrated many books, a number of which he has also written. His Little Wombat series has garnered international recognition for its warm and humorous depiction of an iconic marsupial.

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