Wombat's Musical Adventure

by Chrissy Tetley, Theresa Burns (Illustrations)

Wombat is looking for a musical instrument to play. But his real problem is finding one that is not too big and not too long. Not too difficult and not too tall. And not too heavy and not too loud. With the help of Bundy the dog Wombat begins to look at some musical instruments. But will he find one that is just the right size and shape for a little Wombat to play?

30 pages, Paperback

First published February 21, 2013

About the author

2013 was a special year in which I became an author of kids’ stories and books about music, creating a line between teacher and musician. Replacing hectic – with breakfast, coffee, and glam pajamas, closely followed by German Shepherd Obedience training and looking after our menagerie of cute farm animals.
In other words – I’m my own boss and can luxuriate in the opportunity to do what I want – when I want – how I want. I know, I know. I didn't have to - but I did.
And OK I admit it. The stories I write are about bush animals learning music. The ideas came from teaching young musicians and when I told them fun stories about animals learning music they thought this was ‘cool!’
The best way to teach something difficult is to hide the information within a story. And Music on the Bookshelf specializes in children’s fantasy storybooks about music. These are not meant to be tutor books; however the engaging stories contain actual musical knowledge. Old fashioned story telling that sneaks a musical education in the background.