As the tired wombat tries to get some rest, he is gradually surrounded by familiar Australian birds such as kookaburras, magpies and galahs. There are a few birds that children might be less familiar with as well including tawny frogmouths and curlews.
Counting from 1 to 10 (and back again), One Tired Wombat is a lovely book for young readers. The black and white illustrations are simple with a humorous appeal as the poor wombat struggles to ignore the cheeky, chattering birds. Tired parents will appreciate the long-suffering expression on the wombat’s face as he deals with the constant interruptions while he tries to rest.
Sweet and simple, One Tired Wombat is a lovely introduction to some of our iconic Australian wildlife as well as a fun way to practice counting from 1 to 10.
Title: One Very Tired Wombat
Author/Illustrator: Renee Treml
Publisher: Random House Australia, $19.95 RRP
Publication Date:1 September 2012
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781742749013
For ages: 3-6 years
Type: Picture book