Wombat Said Come In

Written by Carmen Agra Deedy · Illustrated by Brian Lies

A wombat's burrow becomes a refuge for animals fleeing bushfires.

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36 pages· 787 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· ~440L

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Bookroo's summary

As bushfires rage above, a wombat's cozy burrow becomes a sanctuary for a wallaby, kookaburra, platypus, koala, and sugar glider. Will his kindness be enough to shelter them all? Discover a heartwarming tale of friendship and survival amidst nature's fury.

From the publisher

A kindhearted wombat offers refuge to a parade of animal friends during an Australian bushfire in a delightful new picture book from New York Times best-selling creators Carmen Agra Deedy and Brian Lies. Australian bushfires roar above Wombat’s home. He is fortunate that his burrow is deep below ground and he is safe. He snuggles under his crazy quilt and drinks his tea. Then, one by one, five uniquely Australian animals - Wallaby, Kookaburra, Platypus, Koala, and Sugar Glider - seek refuge from the fires, and Wombat welcomes them all. When you have the heart of a wombat, there’s always room for one more! Fellowship, empathy, and adorable Australian animals star in this delightfully heartwarming and funny story about help in the time of trouble from author Carmen Agra Deedy (14 Cows for America, The Library Dragon, The Rooster Who Would Not Stay Quiet) and Caldecott Honoree Brian Lies (The Rough Patch, Bats at the Beach). The book will delight children with Deedy’s engaging story and Lies masterfully rendered animals. It is an ideal read-aloud for adults seeking a story with humor and heart. Generosity and kindness provide powerful SEL themes. Older readers will get a glimpse of the unique environmental challenges presented by the country’s annual bushfire season.

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