Diary of a Wombat (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards)) by Jackie French Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Diary of a Wombat (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards))
Book Review: An absolute delight
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book for a friend's son. He's seven, and reads at a higher level than is normal for his age, so this book didn't pose much of a literary challenge for him. He totally loved the book! At last count, he'd read it six times aloud, to everyone. (I don't know if they're contemplating sending it back. ;))
It's a really adorable book, and Bruce Whatley's drawings really bring Mothball (the wombat) to life, with her little rolled up tummy rats when she curls up and her little wombat eyes.
This book is sure to bring a smile to any reader's face.
Book Review: A fun book for all ages
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this book in a small bookstore. Since it was short I asked my 12 year old to read it to my 6 year old. Before we knew it we were surrounded by both kids and adults listening to this adorable tale of a wombat's daily life. Quite a few copies were sold due to that reading! I have even requested that my local library buy it. (They have) The story is droll, the pictures are adorable. Well worth the price!Book Review: Precious illustrations, laugh-out-loud story
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an extremely short and easy read, but what a hoot. The illustrations are to die for. The artist really nailed it with the Wombat illustrations, and while wombats are adorable without the help of people, the illustrations really bring out the personality of this Australian native.Behaving much like a spoiled dog, Wombat gets in all sorts of messes trying to get his new human neighbors to accommodate him. In a very subtle way, the book indicates that these are wild animals - no one pets the wombat... but food magically appears for him.
I literally laughed out loud while reading by myself. You could almost just reach right in the book and pinch the cheeks on that little fur ball.
Children (and adults) will love looking at the illustrations of the contented, sleeping wombat, as well as those that depict him as sometimes curious and innocently mischievious.
This is also a great way to introduce an animal that a lot of kids may never see (unless they live Down Under) in a zoo or even on TV, and a good way to open a discussion on how animals (wild animals, and even household pets) have their own unique personalities and different behaviors than people.
Book Review: My 3 year old daughter's favorite book
Summary: 5 Stars
We've barrowed this book from the library 3 times and renewed it 3 times. Now it is time to own one. We've lived in Australia for a while and we'd seen this cute nocturnal creature. My 3yr old daughter who was born in Canberra, Australia is the one who is so fascinated with the story. The book is very unique and it is well written for a young minds understanding. The pictures are great!Book Review: Wombat Psychology
Summary: 5 Stars
Jackie French gets right inside the mind of a wombat and inside the heart of the reader. The drawings are absolutely brilliant, capturing the whimsical nature and sleepy attitude of these beautiful beasts. In real life they can be quite cantankerous, but now I know it's because I've either taken away their favourite place or given them the wrong food!