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32 pp.
| Clarion |
September, 2010 |
TradeISBN 978-0-547-43005-8$16.99
(2)
K-3
Illustrated by
Bruce Whatley.
In this Diary of a Wombat sequel, the baby wombat meets an equally adorable human baby, and an interspecies friendship blossoms. Economy of voice ("Monday. Early morning: Slept") is reflected in the understated illustrations. Set against expansive white backdrops, spreads invite readers to slow down and examine the characters; readers will howl, for example, when the baby wombat scratches his backside on a tree.
Reviewer: Robin L. Smith
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2010