Early one morning when the sun came out, Six woolly wombats went walkabout.
This whimsical counting poem follows six brave little wo... read full description
This whimsical counting poem follows six brave little wo... read full description
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Oct 22, 2011
Joanna
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This fun journey into the Australian outback is written in rhyme, with an excellent meter, making it a joy to read aloud. Six woolly wombats go on a walkabout, and a passing ravenous dingo dingo decides this lunch is too good to miss. One by one, a wombat strays from the others intrigued by all that one can see in the bush (golden wattle, kookaburras, gum trees, a billabong – all explained in a glossary). Suddenly Jen and Jack realize the others are no longer following. Hiding by the trail, the
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Jan 17, 2011
Jean-Marie
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Six little wombats explore the Australian outback while a hungry, lip-licking dingo looks on. One by one the wombats stop to enjoy the outback and they never return to the pack. Finally the last two wombats Jen and Jack notice that the dingo who now has a large, lumpy, jumpy sack on his back. They must come up with a plan to save their mates. This rhyming counting book is a fun read aloud, especially if you can summon up your best Australian accent. And the illustrations (of the cutest womb
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Apr 02, 2009
Christiane
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"Early one morning when the sun came out, SIX woolly wombats went walkabout. They didn't see the dingo with the hungry eye, 'I've a hunch my lunch just walked on by!'"
I can't wait to read this for story time! Big, beautiful illustrations, fun, rhyming text, and cool Australian setting (with unfamiliar words---wattle tree, billabong, swag---defined at the beginning. This will make a nice pairing with Mabela the Clever by Margaret Read MacDonald.
I can't wait to read this for story time! Big, beautiful illustrations, fun, rhyming text, and cool Australian setting (with unfamiliar words---wattle tree, billabong, swag---defined at the beginning. This will make a nice pairing with Mabela the Clever by Margaret Read MacDonald.
Jul 29, 2011
Laura
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Six charming wombats go on a walkabout. Along the way, a dingo snatches them off one by one. Fortunately, Jen and Jack come up with a plan to save their wombat friends. Carol Diggory Shields' rhymes incorporate Australian vocabulary and capture that Down Under feel. Sophie Blackall's illustrations are, as always, very cute. I especially like the Australian vocabulary section at the beginning of the story and the helpful guide for telling the wombats apart. Definitely recommended as a read a
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Apr 15, 2009
Sam
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Cute story about a nasty wombat-hunting dingo and the wombats who first fall prey, and then eventually outsmart him (or her? I'm not good at telling gender on a dingo). Great illustrations from Sophie Blackall, which is no surprise; the pictures are really one of the highlights of the Ivy and Bean books, which Blackall also illustrates.
Apr 13, 2009
Holly
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So cute, and the rhymes flow just right for reading aloud. Can be used for storytimes with themes of counting, Australian animals, or wolves (in this case--dingoes; you could tell the kids that in this book, because it's Australian, there's a dingo as the villian instead of the standard American wolf!).
Mar 27, 2009
Amy
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Six wombats take a walkabout. One by one they separate from the group until the last two realize that there is a dingo following the wombats. Can the wombats outsmart the dingo before it's too late? Rhyming/counting/perfect for a lesson on Australian animals.
Nov 17, 2011
Laura
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Very cute story and illustrations. (I heart wombats!)
It starts out like a counting story and the poor tired parent reading aloud thinks, "Oh no, not another inane counting book," but then the wombats turn it all around. They are cute, chubby, clever and courageous.
It starts out like a counting story and the poor tired parent reading aloud thinks, "Oh no, not another inane counting book," but then the wombats turn it all around. They are cute, chubby, clever and courageous.
Sep 30, 2011
Jessie
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This book was fun to read to my four year old. The book is a sort of interesting twist that is similar to "The Three Little Pigs". But it is different enough to make it its own. I also love the Australian additives.
Jul 08, 2009
Gwen the Librarian
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In addition to being a great counting/rhyming story with adorable wombat illustrations, there are Australian vocabulary words to learn and the opportunity to put on an Aussie accent while reading this one aloud. Delightful!
Sep 27, 2010
Liz
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Great read aloud for preschoolers/kindergardeners!! 6 little wombats have to outsmart the dingo - I've used it with 9 classes who came for a tour of the library where I work and each one has really enjoyed it!
Apr 14, 2009
Marie
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Such a fun retelling of the usual "5 Little (small animal)" format. What's not to love about wombats? The last few wombats rescue their mates, then mosey on home for tea. I can't wait to do this in Story time!
Apr 25, 2011
Tricia
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Six wombats out for a walk are stalked by a dingo...who may just not be as smart as they are. Kids will enjoy the suspense as the wombats begin to disappear...and the happy resolution to the story.
Jan 11, 2011
Vicki
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My son loves this book. It has beautiful rhymes and introduces some words and things specific to Australia. The Concept of a "walkabout" is made simple and clear in this beautifully illustrated book.
Apr 29, 2009
Natalie
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I'm usually gaga over Sophie Blackall's work, but it took me over half the book to recognize her signature cuteness.
First children's book I've read that references blokes and mates.
First children's book I've read that references blokes and mates.
Nov 17, 2010
Carrie
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This is a great read-aloud and beautifully illustrated. The facial expressions on the wombats are priceless! I loved it, and I don't get tired of reading it aloud :)
Aug 05, 2011
Deb
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Fun read aloud in vein of 5 Little Monkeys. It's always nice to have a picture book set in another land, broaden the reader/listener's experience of the world.
Apr 22, 2009
The Library Lady
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Cute enough. I'm not sure if the way the couplets finish their rhymes on the following page is going to help or hurt people reading this out loud.
Feb 25, 2010
Shannon
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Very cute illustrations but something about the text flow doesn't hit me right. Would be a good way to introduce Australia though.
Dec 08, 2009
Amity
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When I saw this at King's English bookstore, I HAD to buy it for molly. It is so so so cute, plus, Wombats! I super highly recommend it.
Apr 15, 2009
Katie
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Kind of like "the ants go marching" or "ten in a bed" crossed with a folk tale like "3 little pigs". introduces some australian vocabulary.
Apr 04, 2009
Molly
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A nice new book with Wombats. I love these guys. It is a counting book that would turn easily into a flannel. Yeah wombats. Ages 2+
Jul 26, 2009
Family
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Rhyming text tells the story of how 5 wombats get caught by a dingo, but the 6th wombat is able to rescue his friends.
Jun 07, 2010
Crystal
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Fun counting book and LC likes to read along at certain points. Asked a lot of questions about dingos.
Mar 27, 2009
Laura
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That dingo wants to eat my baby (wombat)! A fun variant of the five little monkeys story.
Apr 21, 2009
Sharon
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I quickly fell for these roly-poly wombats. I'm looking forward to using this book in storytime.
Aug 10, 2010
Laura
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I almost exploded from the cuteness of this book's illustrations. Absolutely adorable.
Apr 21, 2009
A great multicultural (Australia) read for kids or storytimes! Engaging art, too.
Apr 06, 2009
Zack
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Great counting book with nice big pictures. Should give this one a try in a storytime.
