The Beach Wombat
by CHAMBERS, Susannah & JACKSON, Mark
ISBN: 9781760631857
Australian: Yes
Published: 2019 by Allen & Unwin
Level: Early Years (R-2)
Set on the beach at Wilson’s Promontory a wombat and her baby scurry across the sand, water and amongst rocks until they notice smoke in the sky. They escape the threat until it rains, and find a safe place at last. The rhyming narrative and soft illustrations are perfect for engaging young children. The attractive endpapers depict a map of their journey. As with The Snow Wombat by Susannah Chambers and Mark Jackson, the book focuses on beautiful Australian habitats and the creatures that live there.