Wombat Divine: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids

by Mem Fox, Kerry Argent (Illustrator)

Overview

Wombat loves everything about Christmas—especially the Nativity play. He's wanted to be in it for as long as he can remember. At last he's old enough to try out. But at the auditions, the first part goes to someone else. So does the next. And the next . . . Will there be a part left for Wombat?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780152020965
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	09/07/1999
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	808,480
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

MEM FOX is the author of many acclaimed books, including Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, Possum Magic, Koala Lou, Time for Bed, and, for adults, Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever. She lives in Adelaide, Australia.

KERRY ARGENT has illustrated many celebrated picture books, including Sleepy Bears and Wombat Divine by Mem Fox. She lives in Queensland, Australia.

Editorial Reviews

"The story and the illustrations are both enchanting and endearing."—The New York Times Book Review
"Utterly universal. Readers will empathize with the lovable Wombat's sadness and ultimate joy."—Family Life
"Take[s] a playful approach to Christmas and its pleasures are infectious."—Publishers Weekly
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From the Publisher

Wombat tries out for the annual Nativity play and wins the role of Jesus. In a starred review of this playful story, PW said, "Its pleasures are infectious." Ages 4-8. (Oct.) Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

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