When I’m feeling down, looking at pictures of critters (and sometimes people…Suri Cruise? CUTE) is oddly pacifying. For me, wombats are on the adorable critter list. I wish I could obtain two wombats (so they could keep each other company), and keep them as pets. I would train them to attack pidgeons, and chase away squirrels. I think I’d name one “Fluffer,” and the other one “Nutter.” AND TOGETHER THEY WOULD BE “FLUFFERNUTTER.” (Yes, I checked. It is one-word.) Obviously, I devoted much thought to this wombat plan. I should, however, probably get two stuffed animal wombats instead. Stuffed wombats won’t chew my sneakers.
Anyways, I’d like to welcome the weekend with something positive and try something new. CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE WEEK! This week’s pick is one of my favorite children’s books: “Diary of a Wombat” by Jackie French, illustrations by Bruce Whatley. The title does not lie; the book follows the life of a little Australian wombat. The diary is funny and poignant, and the illustrations are wonderful.
Finally, although I have never met a real wombat, I trust the authenticity of Diary of a Wombat. During her life, Jackie French has cared for 48 wombats. Good grief!
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7 Responses for "Children’s Book of the Week: Diary of a Wombat"
This posts really made me smile. I saw wombats in zoo here in Australia and they are huuugee. I don’t think they can be kept indoor. So can I suggest baby wombat as pet instead?
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I’ve never read this, but now I must go do so!
Post about more kids books! I like it!
Melisa- Thanks! Are they really that large? I read somewhere that wombats are related to RHINOS, and I mean, rhinos are like living tanks. I think if I got a baby wombat, I’d want to arrest it in its infancy. I wouldn’t want it to out-grow me.
Angelica- I predict that you’ll probably read this book soon! I’m surprised that you hadn’t read it yet, because it has won a lot of awards!
* 2004 USA Benjamin Franklin Award
* 2004 USA Lemmee Award
* 2004 KIND Award USA
* 2003 Notable Children’s Book by the American Library Association (ALA)
* 2003 Voted Favourite Picture Book of the Year in the Cuffie Awards in the USA
* 2003 Tied with Diary of a Worm for Funniest Book in the Cuffie Awards in the USA
* Number two on the ‘Best 20 picture books for 2003′ in the USA
* COOL Award, for Best Picture Book, voted by the kids of the ACT
* 2003 Winner Young Australian Readers’ Award
* 2003 Winner KOALA Award for Best Picture Book
* 2003 ABA/A A Neilson Book of the Year
* 2003 Honour Book, Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards – Picture Book of the Year[2]
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can’t wait to check this out! love the font on “children’s book of the week”!
I have a book called “diary of a worm”. Apparently, different author!
You know, I love this idea a lot. I mean, there are so many great “kids” books out there that are great for kids of all ages. :D
And I never really knew how cute a wombat was until you posted this…
your#1fan- the font is “Life Lessons,” available here: http://www.dafont.com/life-lessons.font You should check it out; the “sample” is kind of funny (I, too, hate cursive!)
Maria- I have never heard of “Diary of a Worm,” but I’ll have to investigate. I’m not sure who has a more exciting life- a wombat or a worm. I hope one of the worm’s entries is, “almost squished by galoshes. shoot.”
Lorraine- I’m glad that you now appreciate the cuteness of wombats.
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