Book Series · 7 Books

Wombat Books

In order from Diary of a Wombat to Grandma Wombat.

The Wombat series is a set of 7 picture books by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, published between 2002 and 2021. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Diary of a Wombat
Diary of a Baby Wombat
Christmas Wombat
Wombat Goes to School
Wombat Wins
Happy Birthday Wombat
Grandma Wombat
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Diary of a Wombat
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2002

Diary of a Wombat

By Jackie French

A wombat juggles training humans with her busy schedule of sleeping, eating, and scratching.

32 pages· 340 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
Hardcover
Summary: Meet a wombat with a packed agenda: sleeping, eating, and the toughest task of all—training her humans. Between wrestling mysterious creatures and running her digging business, she must teach her humans the art of timely carrot and oat delivery. But these humans are slow learners. Can she manage her demanding life while ensuring her humans catch on? Discover the humorous challenges of a wombat's daily routine and the unexpected adventures that come with it.
The complete set

Wombat Series

7 books · Published 2002–2021

Series
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Diary of a Wombat

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2002

A wombat juggles training humans with her busy schedule of sleeping, eating, and scratching.

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Diary of a Baby Wombat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A baby wombat's quest for a new home unfolds with humor and charm.

Christmas Wombat

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2011

A wombat competes with reindeer for carrots and stows away on Santa's sleigh.

Wombat Goes to School

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

A curious wombat's adventure at school reveals unexpected lessons.

Wombat Wins

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Can a carrot-loving wombat win a school sports day?

Happy Birthday Wombat

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Celebrate a wombat's birthday with unexpected antics and carrot cake.

Grandma Wombat

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

A grandma wombat thinks her grandson is perfect, but he has mischief in mind.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Wombat series?

There are 7 books in the Wombat series. It began with Diary of a Wombat in 2002, and the newest book, Grandma Wombat, was published in 2021.

What ages are the Wombat books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Wombat to life.

01

Bruce Whatley

Author & Illustrator
02

Jackie French

Author

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