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Bookshelf: May/June 2009

Diary of a Wombat

Diary of a Wombat

by Jackie French
illustrated by Bruce Whatley
Clarion Books, 2002

This deceptively simple, delightfully silly picture book stars an adorable, cuddly wombat, an Australian animal that spends most of its time digging, sleeping, eating—and training its new human neighbors. Of course, most wombats don’t really engage in that last activity, but the antics of this particular creature are irresistible, even if they’re not exactly typical. Short text, sly humor, and expressive illustrations will make this fast, funny read a family favorite.


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