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Diary of a Wombat (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards))

Diary of a Wombat (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards))

by Bruce Whatley (Illustrator), Bruce Whatley (Illustrator), Jackie French (Author)

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    Picture Book 2003

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Synopsis

Young readers are introduced to the cuddly yet slow-moving Australian wombat in this tongue-in-cheek account of one unusually articulate wombat and his busy week. Full color.

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Format: Picture Book
 Pages: 32
 Edition: American ed
 Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: Apr 2003
ISBN 10: 0618381368
ISBN 13: 9780618381364
Book Overview: Nielsen BookData/ABA Book of the Year Award
 Prizes: Winner of Nielsen BookData/ABA Book of the Year Award 2002.

Media Reviews
hilarious yet realistic...a sumblime balance of the adorable charm of the creature, along with its drawbacks as an acquaintance. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL School Library Journal

Whatley's acrylic vignettes...provide the perfect counterpoint to French's deadpan narration...readers...will laugh out loud at the wombat's antics. KIRKUS REVIEWS Kirkus Reviews

tongue-in-cheek picture book...the often cuddly looking wombat may leave some readers envious of its languid lifestyle. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Publishers Weekly

The sweet yet deadpan humor...will tickle youngsters...amusing...look at clever (and awfully cute) garden infiltrators. THE BULLETIN OF THE CENTER OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS, Starred Review The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred

An affectionate, believable wombat self-portrait....very accessible and funny.... THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW The New York Times Book Review