Books About Wombats

The Best Wombats Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about wombats? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Wombats

Witch & Wombat
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Witch & Wombat

A young witch's pet store visit leads to a surprising, furry friend.

40 pages· 665 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 394 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Wilma, a young witch, eagerly seeks her first cat but ends up with a wombat instead. As she tries to disguise her new pet with cat ears, hilarity ensues. Can Wilma embrace the unexpected and discover the magic in differences? This whimsical tale invites young readers to explore the joy of open-mindedness and the unique bonds that form when we least expect them.
Batter Up Wombat
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$1520
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2006

Batter Up Wombat

By Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)

A last-place team recruits a puzzled newcomer who takes baseball talk far too literally.

32 pages· 958 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
3.6 Goodreads · 176 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: The Champs finished last in the North American Mammal League, but this season will be different. On opening day a wombat wanders onto the field, and the team signs him up. There is just one problem: Wombat knows nothing about baseball and takes every bit of baseball lingo literally, with hilarious results. Can he still help the Champs win?
The Weeping Wombat
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020

The Weeping Wombat

A crying wombat learns the power of tears with nocturnal friends.

64 pages
3.9 Goodreads · 36 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Dawn the fox, Tobin the pangolin, and Bismark the sugar glider find Walter the wombat weeping under a willow. Teased for his tears, Walter discovers with his friends that expressing emotions is strength, not weakness. As they share their woes, the Nocturnals embark on a heartfelt journey, proving that a good cry can be as uplifting as laughter. Will Walter embrace his feelings and find joy in vulnerability? This adventure teaches empathy and emotional expression, perfect for young readers who love nocturnal animals and life lessons.