One Woolly Wombat


Book Description

This new 'first reader' edition of Australia's classic early childhood counting book is just the right size for little hands. Featuring a witty rhyming text and some of Australia's favourite native animals and their exuberant antics.




Wombat Walkabout


Book Description

Rhyming text follows six little wombats on walkabout and a hungry dingo following, envisioning them as his lunch until the wombats turn the tables on him.




Wombat Divine


Book Description

Wombat auditions for the Nativity play but has trouble finding the right part.




The Wing on a Flea


Book Description

Originally published 40 years ago, this book uses vivid illustrations and simple rhyming text by a noted author/illustrator to introduce the concept of shapes and sizes to curious young readers as he suggests how they can view the world in a new and exciting way. Full-color illustrations.




Ruby Roars


Book Description

When she was a baby, Ruby liked making popping noises with her dummy. 'Pop! Pop! Pop!' When she was older, she tried making scary noises instead. 'Scrrr! Screekle! Scrunch!' But she couldn't frighten anyone, not a frog, not a fish. 'Shivers!' thought Ruby. What was the scariest noise she could make? And she opened her mouth wide to find out... 'Beware, this story could provoke a wild rumpus.' Magpies Both author and illustrator are donating a portion of their royalties to the Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal.




Sleepy Bears


Book Description

When winter comes, six sleepy bears are rhymed to sleep by Mother Bear.




At the Beach


Book Description

When Wombat and his friend Bandicoot go for a swim at the beach, there's a surprise in store! Simple, funny and wise stories for young readers, featuring Australia's unique birds and animals. Based on the Wombat character from One Woolly Wombat and a companion to Best of Friends board book. Now in board book format - perfect for little hands!




Friends Like Us


Book Description

From the author of "Still Life with Husband" comes a heartbreaking, honest, deliriously funny new novel about what happens when the perfect balance of a friendship is upended by love.




Hairy Nose, Itchy Butt


Book Description

Ever had an itch you couldn't scratch? Hairy-Nosed Wombat has one, and somebody has chopped down his favourite scratching tree! Join our marsupial hero on an itchity, scratchity adventure as he tries to find the perfect place to scratch his butt. Itchity, scratchity, grumble and groan. A shudder and shake, a snort and a moan. A grunt and a huff, and a spitterly splut. He said “I really need to scratch my butt.” This story, written by South Australian author Elizabeth Frankel, and illustrated by Garry Duncan, will charm children and adults alike.




Nighty Night!


Book Description

It's bedtime on the farm, but the baby animals aren't ready to go to sleep.