The new kid in town is a wombat from Down Under. He lead to hilarious, and ultimately victorious, results.
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Jun 08, 2010
Bridget R.
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Their baseball team's name was a misnomer. The Champs weren't champions. They became more hopeful when the new kid from Australia joins their team. The Champs misunderstand his name. He's a wombat, but they hear Whambat. They explain baseball to him, but Wombat doesn't understand their American expressions and slang. He may be big and strong, but Wombat is a horrible baseball player. Wombat saves the day when a tornado comes to town. Using his digging skills, he digs a tunnel to keep all the pla
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Apr 26, 2011
Tricia
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I've been on a bit of a wombat kick lately. I've probably liked other books with wombat characters a bit more than this one...which dragged a bit and didn't keep my audience's interest. Wouldn't incorporate into storytime but definitely worth a read for a baseball or avid wombat fan.
May 28, 2009
Yvette
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Really cute and funny story about a wombat that knows nothing about baseball. Most of the comedy is in the way the team explains the different terms of baseball and the wombat becomes confused.
Apr 05, 2011
Nick
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I thought this book was boring. I liked how it dealt with baseball, and I know young boys would enjoy that part, but the book itself was dull.
Aug 18, 2008
Heidi
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I love Helen Lester's books. This was cute, fun, and funny. I was getting a sense of the Amelia Bedelia baseball book I've read, but no where near as annoying. Really good laughs, especially if you are familiar with baseball and can see how someone who isn't might perceive all the terminology. Very good. Great for a lap-sit read and maybe even a story time with some early school-aged readers.
Oct 23, 2007
Elizabeth
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We love wombats and baseball, so this was a funny find at the library. I think the premise is lost on children who don't yet fully understand the rules of baseball, but that's OK : )
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