Once I Heard a Little Wombat

by Renee Treml

Once I heard a little wombat stomp stomp stomp . . .

Read along and act out the movements as these baby Australian animals eat, play, and settle down for nap time, including a sugar glider, a bilby, a devil and a puggle.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

24 pages, Board Book

Published May 1, 2016

About the author

American-born Renée Treml moved to Australia in 2007, where she was immediately captivated by the unique wildlife in this country. Drawing on her background in ecology, Renee’s began writing stories and creating illustrations that focused on animals and the environment.

Renee works in her Surf Coast studio and is available for school, festival and library visits both in person and virtually. She has written and illustrated several picture books including award-winning Once I Heard a Little Wombat, and Wombat Big, Puggle Small, which was recently read on ABC’s Play School. She is also the creator of the hilarious graphic novels featuring Sherlock Bones.

In addition to books, Renée’s illustrations are featured on a range of stationery, ceramics and homewares available from Kim Wallace Ceramics, Urban Products, Rodriquez Tea Towels, and La La Land.

Reviews

[Rochelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A playful, rhyming book featuring Australian animals. The illustrations are just gorgeous. I just love Renee Treml and recommend all her delightful little books.

[Jacinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful little book with Australian animals in it which gets bonus points for using the word "puggle". The images are simple and beautiful contrast illustrations making this book ideal for children of all ages.

[Julie Raymond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Renee Treml’s ‘Once I Heard a Little Wombat’ is a favourite with my two year old twin grandchildren. The cute illustrations are realistic and the poetry has great appeal for littlies who like rhyming language. The book is ideal for a story before nap time, finishing with a yawn, stop and flip flap flop! The board book is nice and tough for young ones to handle while learning to respect their books and toys. Renee’s book is a pleasure to read aloud and a wonderful lead in as I look forward to sharing more about our small Australian mammals in future days with my grandies. Highly recommended.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is just so cute. Beautiful images, a sweet story and great rhyming words. I loved it

[Bec · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a gorgeous little book. What I love the most about this book is of course the amazing illustrations.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5*

[Rosie · Rating 5 out of 5]

We initially read after borrowing it from the library a month ago, but we loved it so much that we got a copy for home! Rosie loves it, as does mum.

[Sophie G · Rating 5 out of 5]

This always gets a giggle from the Stomp Stomp Stomp!