Wombat In the News

Two more Wombat reviews!

From School Library Journal:

Visually arresting illustrations of the Australian wilderness capture the story of a wombat and four other animals as they face the predicament of a wildfire in their habitat…. This title could be useful in multiple areas of the curriculum including environmental units as well as units on animal habitats and cooperation. VERDICT Bringing the impact of wildfires to a young audience through this angle, this title does an admirable job of capturing realistic details along with a “hero saves the day” story. Recommended.

And from Booklist:

Thomson’s spare text is lyrical and elegant [why, thank you, Booklist, that is so kind of you to say] and Santoso’s gorgeous illustrations enhance the story, capturing detailed textures while providing an emotional sense of the scenes, from the terror of the all-encompassing fire to the silence of a surprising safe haven…. A gentle and compassionate introduction to an extraordinary group of animals and an increasingly relevant topic.