Once I Heard a Little Wombat
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
**SPEECH PATHOLOGY AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2016 WINNER**
**ENVIRONMENT AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 2016 JOINT WINNER**
<h3>An Australian Bedtime Classic Reimagined
'Once I heard a little wombat stomp stomp stomp . . .'
This book offers a whimsical journey through Australia's unique landscapes and introduces children to our distinct animal inhabitants. Read along and act out the movements as these baby Australian animals eat, play, and settle down for nap time.
What Your Little One Will Learn
* Animal Awareness: An engaging introduction to Australia's special critters.
* Restful Routines: The calm ending aids in settling down for naps or bedtime.
* Interactive Learning: Encourages vocalisation and action, boosting linguistic and motor skills.
More Than Just a Bedtime Story
Sure to be a hit with kids toddlers and pre-school age children, this picture book offers more than just a goodnight tale. It's a great way to learn about Australia's special wildlife and make bedtime extra special, too.
A Cherished Keepsake
With its beautiful illustrations and captivating story, this book isn't just another item on the shelf. It's a keepsake to treasure for years to come—making it an excellent gift choice for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion that calls for something truly special.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Inspired by Walter Crane's nursery rhyme "Once I Heard a Little Bird," Treml gives readers a lyrical tour of Australian wildlife, as an unseen narrator encounters a sugar glider, bilby, Tasmanian devil, and more. Delicately detailed black-and-white portraits of the animals highlight their gleaming eyes and coarse fur, and the repetition of the verse ("I called to little bilby,/ Won't you stop, stop, stop?'/ But on went little bilby/ with a hop, hop, hop") makes for playful yet soothing reading. Eventually the narrator is revealed to be a kangaroo, one that makes a fast friend with a wombat before book's end. Ages 3 5.
