The Wheels on the Ute Go Round and Round

by Loraine Harrison

Wombat drives the ute through the Aussie bush, collecting Aussie animals along the way. The ute looks big, but is packed full of animals by the time it arrives at the Aussie Bush Bash! But first it must traverse the varied terrain, from coastal cliffs to mountain peaks and valleys, outback landscapes and leafy rainforests.

A wonderful exploration of Australian animals and landscapes, combined with a familiar theme. Sure to be a favourite!

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Childrens

24 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Adrian J. · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a primary school teacher, I try to keep an eye out for books for my younger students. A lot of Australian picture books published in the last 10-15 years aren't great (although I guess that depends on what you're looking for).

This one is pretty decent. It's a straight replacement-lyric song, but the new lyrics for some verses are quite well-chosen, requiring some linguistic sophistication from the students. It touches on a few Vic Curriculum Level 1 achievement standards; if a Level 1 can read this, it'd give their teacher a good sense of where their reading level is without much additional assessment.

[Alisha Brook · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Join Wombat as he collects passengers including munching koalas and hopping kangaroos, hissing snakes, bobbing emus and more, on their way to the Aussie bush bash.”

I love this great Australian take on the classic - and my absolute favourite - children’s “The Wheels on the Bus.”

a great array of Australian wildlife are integrated into the story, along with the great Aussie Ute. It’s a fun read, with some beautiful illustrations to boot.

[Cherie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute Aussie alternative to the Wheels on the Bus. Lots of Australian animals mentioned. Great illustrations - perfect to read to kids.

[Sunday Girl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picked this up for free at Big W. What a cute little book, my 9 month old grandson loved the illustrations
This is going to be a fave

[Freddie D · Rating 4 out of 5]

An Australian twist on the classic nursery rhyme. The rhyme doesn't flow quite as well, but the lyrics are funny and the pictures are marvellous.

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent Aussie version of the classic song/story. Both kids always loved this one.

7/10

[Lex Redding · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun singalong book with beautiful illustrations.

[Elkaza · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful picture book for Aussie Kids, well anyone who loves this Wheels on the Bus, but with a Aussie Twist!

[Alyce Caswell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute illustrations and a bit of fun, though I can't say I was terribly keen on singing it out haha

[Neko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very funny Aussie spin on the classic rhyme of 'The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round'.

Drawings are bright and the humor is light hearted and sure to amuse parents and children alike while reading this through :)

[Serge Smagarinsky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great display of Australiana in this reworded version of "The Wheels On The Bus" tune. Fun to sing along with, but the rhythm doesn't stay 100% true.