From the Bookshelf of University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education, Primary PGCE 2019-20 …

[close] This is a beautiful story about a wombat looking for his mother. On his search, he meets lots of different animals who tell him what they’re good at before showing off their skills. When asked what he can do, the wombat replies he can’t do much other than dig holes and think all day. He believes these skills are of little use until he spots a fire in the distance and realises that his digging skills may be useful after all to save others! It’s a powerful story that can help children understand that we’re all different yet important. The illustrations are captivating and make the story even more touching.