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Little Wombat

by Charles Fuge, Gullane Children's Books (Producer)

Little Wombat is back!   In 2001, award-winning author and illustrator Charles Fuge (with writer Vicki Churchill) introduced Little Wombat to the the wildly popular Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball sold more than 140,000 copies. Since then, the adorable and very childlike animal has starred in another two books and continued to charm both critics and youngsters. Now Wombat’s back in a new adventure that’s sure to be another success.    The grass is always greener on the other maybe that’s why Little Wombat thinks his burrow’s boring, while everyone else gets to live someplace exciting. So when Mama suggests he search for a better house, that’s just what Wombat does. It’s not long before he there really is no place like home.   A fun-filled tale about being happy with the things you have, as well as an entertaining introduction to animal dwellings.    

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Animals, Storytime

24 pages, Hardcover

First published August 28, 2006

About the author

Charles Fuge has been writing and illustrating since 1988. Published while he was in art school, his first picture book won the Mother Goose Award for best newcomer to children's books. He lives in England with his partner, Sarah, and their son, Ollie.

Reviews

[Caspette · Rating 3 out of 5]

An adorable little story about fitting in and being happy with who you are. The little wombat is not happy with his home goes looking for a new place to stay. However he can't fit anywhere else as wombats just aren't designed to climb trees or sit on Lily pads.

The illustrations are bright and fun which my kids and nephew really enjoyed.

[Schizanthus Nerd · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s spring cleaning time and Little Wombat has decided he doesn’t want to live in a burrow anymore.



Determined to find somewhere better to live, Little Wombat sets off on an adventure.

“Can I live with you?”

Little Wombat enthusiastically tries out the homes of his friends, only to discover that there really is no place like home.

As I’ve come to expect from Charles Fuge’s picture books, the illustrations are absolutely gorgeous. The colours are beautiful, the characters are expressive and the little details are always worth paying attention to.

I loved the faces of the critters who were being flung from the burrow by Little Wombat’s mother as she cleaned. I chuckled as Little Wombat discovered that the homes of each of his friends were not quite suitable for a wombat.



Although Charles Fuge is one of my favourite illustrators, this was my first Little Wombat book. I’m more convinced than ever that I need to read every Charles Fuge book.

Thank you so much to Walker Books for the opportunity to read this picture book.

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[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was cute to watch the little wombat trying to find a better place to live. It would be fun to read with a child and ask him or her to predict if the habitats will work. Another suggestion would be to ask the child if he or she would want to live in those places.

[Brittany Caver · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little Wombat is a loveable character that students can relate to, and the illustrations are cute.

[Sabrina Wannet · Rating 4 out of 5]

loved it even made a lesson out of it

[Ketutar Jensen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nah, didn't much care for this story. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing wonderful either.

[Joanne Roberts · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice picture book about the main character's dissatisfaction with where he lives, his search for a nicer home, and what he finds along the way.

[Norshakila Makmon · Rating 3 out of 5]

cute story. sometimes we need to learn to be grateful for what we have.

[Rosita · Rating 5 out of 5]

This ia a pleasant book to read to preschooler. Little Wombat was bored when his mother was clean their home. He wanted to live some where more exciting. Little Wombat met Koala, but Koala thought it was a great idea, but the Wombat are not made to climb trees. Wombat asked the frog if he can live with him. The frog said that is a great idea, but Wombat was to heavy on lily pads, and then Wombat met mole as he was built a new tunnel, but when Wombat try to enter he is to big for him to fit in. Wombat met the turle and the ants but there was no room there. Wombat went back home.


Learning Experience: This story can be a fannel board activity kit for the children be able to know what animals comes next. Teacher can ask the children about Wombat face expression in the story. If he was happy, sad, worried, and excited.

[Heidi-Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and simple and will work well in a storytime. I'm a definite fan of the Little Wombat illustrations. And this ending is cute, too.

4/13/10 & 4/15/10 Both groups liked it. I think the parents liked the ending better than the kids. But what child can help loving those great pictures? And I think they liked seeing all the ways the other homes didn't work for him.

7/12/17 Used as opener in W group. Forgot this was about him looking for a new place to live. Kids quietly liked it. Pictures are always so cute.

[Susan Foster · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would be a good companion book to "Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball," by Vicki Churchill, also illustrated by Charles Fuge. It features similar text in the same font, as well as the same adorable wombat. It would be a good lead-in for talking about different types of homes, the uniqueness of individuals, and being content with what you have. Another fun tie-in would be animals of Australia, showing children pictures of real wombats.

[Amy Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wombat is bored with his own home and decides to try out the homes of his friends. After visiting the wombat tree, an emu nest, a turtle and a frog’s home, he decides this own home is the best. I love the illustrations. Wombat's face is so expressive. Kids who love Australian animals will love this book.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE the illustrations on this story. We read it in storytime, and the kids really enjoyed little wombat's expressive face. I think some parents were worried when wombat's mom tells him to go find somewhere else to live, but I suggested that she might not like the dirty burrow either and want them both to move.

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute little book about a wombat looking for a different home and realizing that he loves is original home. One thing I don't like about the book is that in one of the pictures, an animal laughs at little wombat when we was falling and getting hurt.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute story about Little Wombat who has decided living in a burrow is boring and is in search of more exciting digs. In addition to showing some neat animals in their habitats, it has a very cute ending and beautiful illustrations.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love the word "wombat". It's so fun to say. This book is fun to read also, little wombat tries out living with his friends but learns his own habitat is just right for him.

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[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

More suited for groups than Sometimes I like to Curl Up in a Ball. Still adorable, also funny. And who doesn't love Wombats?

[Amanda Murphy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really cute little picture book with adorable illustrations.

[Bear · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly cute for such a short little book.

[Geni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the art. Story is great for showing how to share your space.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute story and fun illustrations. Will check out the other little wombat stories. My investigate wombats as well.

[Sarah Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very cute story! My six year old son has read it three times sense we brought it home from the library, we brought it home today! :-) Highly recommended!

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little Wombat tries out a few different habitats, but for one reason or another they're not the place for him.

A great read aloud for preschoolers about animal homes.

[Tracy Schillemore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little Wombat investigate the homes of other Australian animals only to find that none of their homes works for a wombat. Good for living things unit/animal homes.

[Tammy Federspiel · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[JusMe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Home is always the best. Gorgeous little book with adorable illustrations.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

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