Wombat Walkabout
Wombat Walkabout

Wombat Walkabout

Written by Carol Diggory Shields & illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Hardcover
$17.99
$16.73
3 - 5
Reading age
32
Page count
19
Words per page
~650L
Lexile measure
Mar 19, 2009
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Early one morning when the sun came out, Six woolly wombats went walkabout.This whimsical counting poem follows six brave little wombats on walkabout in the Australian outback. But the wilderness is bound to bring more excitement than an innocent counting game. Soon enough, the curious wombats learn to beware the hungry dingo! Caldecott Medal-winner Sophie Blackall’s delicious illustrations set the adorable wombats in a lush world of golden wattles, billabongs, kookaburras, and gum nuts. With marvelous wordplay and irresistible read-aloud phrases, this ingenious text from Carol Diggory Shields is sure to become a well-worn favorite. Accompanied by a short, simple glossary of Australian terms and wildlife.

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      Sophie Blackall

      Sophie Blackall (www.sophieblackall.com) is the illustrator of several award-winning picture books, including Meet Wild Boars by Meg Rosoff, Pecan Pie Baby by Jacqueline Woodson, Big Red Lollipop (by Rukhsana Khan), and the Ivy and Bean books by Annie Barrows. Her many honors include a BCCB Blue Ribbon, Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award, Society of Illustrators Founders Award, Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book, Book Sense 76 Pick, and New York Times Top Ten Picture Book. Her artwork has also appeared in murals as part of the New York City MTA’s “Arts for Transit” program. Previously she has had jobs in a shoe shop and a robot factory. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780525478652
    Publication Date
    March 19, 2009
    Publisher
    Dutton Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    March 19, 2009
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    19
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 5 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2008013885
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    227569717
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~650L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    129557
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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