Wombats Are Pretty Weird

Written & illustrated by Abi Cushman

Part of the A (Not So) Serious Guide series

Discover the quirky secrets of wombats with their snake friend in a wild, informative adventure.

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40 pages· 1,255 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Join Joey the snake as he uncovers the peculiar world of wombats, from their backward pouches to cube-shaped poop. This engaging journey through the wild reveals the fascinating quirks of these elusive marsupials. With a mix of humor and facts, explore why wombats are truly unique. What other surprises does Joey find in this delightful exploration?

From the publisher

Wombats might be pretty weird, but they’re pretty awesome, too! Wombats Are Pretty Weird is funny, kid-friendly, and informative and features sidebars, comic panels, extensive back matter, and a map. Acclaimed author-illustrator Abi Cushman’s nonfiction debut contains everything anyone could ever possibly want to know about wombats!Wombats are elusive, burrowing marsupials. Their teeth never stop growing, they have backward-facing pouches, and they’re the only animal to have cube-shaped poop. And if you ask their snake friend, Joey, those aren’t the only things that are weird about wombats!Abi Cushman’s Wombats Are Pretty Weird contains informative, expressive, and funny illustrations and offers an entertaining blend of narration, sidebars, speech balloons, and dialogue between Joey the snake and the wombats he meets in the wild. A refreshing departure from traditional informational books, Wombats Are Pretty Weird is a child-friendly guide to understanding the weird and wonderful world of wombats.Features extensive back matter, including a glossary.

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