Wombat

2021 Winner of the Children's Zoology category, Royal Zoological Society of NSW’s Whitley Awards

 

 

Burrowing and basking, digging and defending; Wombat is a new Nature Storybook exploring the world of one of Australia’s most beloved creatures.

 

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

 

A story about the life of a wombat, looking at the interesting way these animals build their homes, look after their family and protect themselves from predators.

 

Wombat is a new addition to the Nature Storybooks series, which feature a lyrical narrative and engaging nonfiction combined with stunning artwork to pique the curiosity of young minds.

 

Resources

• Teachers' Notes (PDF)

 

Publisher

Walker Books (Aust)

Candlewick Press (USA)

 

Purchase Online

• Booktopia

 

USA: Pre-order your copy from

Penguin Random House

 

ISBN

9781760651374 (Aust)

9781536220360 (US)

 

Links

• Zoological Society Award 2021 (link)