Picture Book · November 3, 2022
Diary of a Rescued Wombat
By Bruce Whatley · With Jackie French
A lost baby wombat seeks a home and trains her humans.
32 pages
3.8 Goodreads · 50 ratings
Hardcover
Children's book Author & Illustrator
Bruce Whatley
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Bruce Whatley was born in Wales and now lives with his family in Australia. He has illustrated more than 50 children’s books, some of which he also wrote.
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