A book to share in a family setting, or a wider educational grouping, Happy Birthday Wombat is a simply charming book that captures the very essence of a birthday, from the appealing viewpoint of a darling wombat.
I couldn’t resist this title, and I would have no qualms in reading Happy Birthday Wombat over and over again. In writing this story and the other books in the series, Jackie French has gone a long way in raising our awareness, appreciation and hopefully the protection of one of Australia’s treasures in the native fauna world, the wombat. The reader really does feel like they inhabit the world of a wombat, just for one special day. These fun filled and authentic experiences are captured perfectly with the ideal partnership of Jackie French’s bold prose and Bruce Whately’s magical illustrations. Personalising the wombat’s birthday experience are balloons to pop, jumping castles to destroy and carrot cakes to eat. All in all, it is hard not to resist the charms of the dear wombat at the centre of this new story, she is utterly adorable!įeaturing many of the characteristics of the popular first book, Diary of a Wombat, the reader sees just how important the routine of eating, sleeping, scratching, digging and a little mischief is to a wombat. There are comical moments, surprising events and many relatable experiences. So the decision to feature a wombat’s birthday will be sure to completely appeal to young children, the target audience of this picture book.
For young children, nothing tops their birthday. It details a day in the life of a cuddly wombat, Mothball, as she celebrates a very special occasion – her birthday. Happy Birthday Wombat is a picture book aimed at children aged three years and up.
A beautiful ode to one of Australia’s most loved creatures, immortalised in the form of a cute picture book, this new story chronicles a special event through the eyes of a wombat! I guarantee a few belly laughs and many smiles when you read this truly delightful children’s book. Review:įollowing on from the success of the original and the first book penned by Jackie French and illustrated by Bruce Whatley, Diary of a Wombat, comes Happy Birthday Wombat. But today it’s Mothball’s birthday and it’s time to celebrate!Ĭreated by author Jackie French and illustrator Bruce Whatley, Happy Birthday Wombat is a very funny picture book about enjoying a special day – as seen through the eyes of the world’s most famous wombat. BESTSELLING MOTHBALL IS BACK – WITH BIRTHDAY CAKE! (CARROT, OF COURSE.)
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