Swim, Little Wombat, Swim!

English

ISBN: 1402736320

EAN: 9781402736322

Category: Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Mammals/Juvenile Fiction / Sports & Recreation / Water Sports/Juvenile Fiction / General/

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.

Release Date: 01/21/2011

Age Range: 2-5

Synopsis: Now in board! The ever-popular Wombats back in a format thats just right for the smallest children. Award-winning author and illustrator Charles Fuge--whoseSometimes I Curl Up in a Ballsold 106,000 copies--has created a fun-filled tale about discovering new friends and appreciating others differences. Fans of Charles FugesLittle Wombatwill rejoice at the adorable creatures watery exploits, and at the introduction of an appealing new friend for his hero: a Platypus with a funny, fuzzy face who waddles as he walks and swims like a fish. And to swim is what Little Wombat wants to do most of all. But are wombats meant for the water...or is he better off staying on dry land? Every child who has ever eyed the swimming pool nervously will happily follow Little Wombats success. The...illustrations are warm and reflective, and show the growing connection between the pair. They also depict the humor of the struggle as Wombat learns to swim. This story offers a good lesson about friendship [and] is...reassuring...--School Library Journal Praise forSometimes I like to Curl Up In a Ball! With a repertoire of comic expressions worthy of Nathan Lane...[t]his book from a British duo is silly to the core, but it is also a pointed paean to the power of unscheduled play.--Publishers Weekly This book celebrates the world of a preschooler with verve and excitement...Wombat is buoyant and darling, charming and fun.--School Library Journal Charles Fugehas won both the Macmillan Prize and the Mother Goose Award for his first book,Bush Varks Day Out, and hisSometimes I Curl Up in a Ballwas Highly Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal. His other popular titles includeI Know a Rhino,My Dad, andIts a Monster Party.

Swim, Little Wombat, Swim!

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Childrens Board Books

Width: 5.88 inches

Length: 5.88 inches

Pages: 32