Featuring a cast of cute Australian animals – wombat, kangaroo, echidna, platypus – it’s a story about their Christmas traditions.
Mrs Roo holds a festive lucky dip and the animals each receive musical instruments. There’s a wooden flute, shaker, triangle, tambourine, harmonica, drum, and horn.
The animals take a musical march to the beach for a Christmas party with food and games.
The only thing missing is a Christmas tree, but with some dressing up they find a unique solution for that, all while cleaning up the beach.
With a nod to the ending of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Merry Christmas, Little Wombat! finishes with a heartwarming Christmas celebration.Fuge’s illustration style is so appealing and the characters and plot are super cute. The Little Wombat stories have just enough text, and a gentle storytelling approach which is just right for toddlers.
Merry Christmas, Little Wombat! is perfect for anyone who wants to read about an Australian Christmas experience. It would make a wonderful gift for overseas family and friends with young children.
Title: Happy Christmas, Little Wombat!
Author/Illustrator: Charles Fuge
Publisher: Walker Books Australia, $19.99
Publication Date: October 2024
Format: Hardcover
ISBN:
For ages: 2+
Type: Picture Book