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Wombat

By Christopher Cheng
Series: Nature Storybooks
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Wombat by Christopher Cheng is a delightful children's book that follows the curious journey of a young wombat exploring the Australian bush. With charming illustrations and engaging storytelling, the book captures the wombat's adventures and interactions with other animals, providing young readers with insights into the wildlife and habitats of Australia.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you have a curiosity about wildlife, especially Australian animals, or if you appreciate engaging stories that educate through vibrant illustrations and appealing narratives. It beautifully combines facts with fun, ideal for young readers keen on learning about nature and the world around them.

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Learn all about the “bulldozer of the bush” in a fascinating introduction to the wombat -- an exciting addition to the award-winning Nature Storybook Series.

Far underground, where dirt and tree roots mesh, are tunnels that lead to a burrow, and in this burrow Wombat’s day begins.

Wombats may look soft and cuddly, but they are determined and tough, with sharp teeth that never stop growing, limbs that they use to shovel dirt like bulldozers, and bony bottoms they use to defend their burrows. They can live for years without drinking water, getting all of their moisture from the plants they eat — and they deposit their cube-shaped poop on rocks or stumps as a warning to other wombats. Follow one of these powerful marsupials through a suspenseful day in Christopher Cheng’s engaging narration, paired with endearing illustrations by Liz Duthie and interspersed with intriguing facts. An endnote provides additional information about wombats for readers curious to learn more.

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Wombat by Christopher Cheng, part of the Nature Storybooks series, is praised for its beautiful integration of lyrical storytelling and factual information, supported by stunning illustrations. It captures the curiosity of young readers with engaging prose and dynamic art and is highly recommended for educational settings. The book's detailed depictions and insightful facts make it appealing to children, educators, and art lovers, although some confusion may arise from the daytime-like illustrations despite references to wombats' nocturnal habits. Overall, it effectively combines storytelling with information, making it a valuable addition to any children's collection.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760653873

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Liz Duthie

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 178g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christopher Cheng Series: Nature Storybooks

About the Author

Within the old (and new) walls of an inner-city Sydney terrace dwells Christopher Cheng. He is the author of many children’s books including his previous Nature storybook title Python (illus. Mark Jackson) which was shortlisted for the 2013 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year awards. Passionate about animals, particularly those native to Australia, it's fitting that he established the Zoomobile and taught at Taronga Zoo in Sydney for many years, celebrating his background in education. He has always loved to write (he mostly always carries his notebook and pens) but he never thought he would be a full-time children’s author.

Liz Duthie is an illustrator and visual artist based in Central Victoria. She trained in Fine Art and Special Education at La Trobe University and revels in using traditional mediums such as water colour, gouache, ink and acrylic paint ­– often all mixed together!

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