A kindhearted wombat offers refuge to a parade of animal friends
during an Australian bushfire in a delightful new picture book from New
York Times best-selling creators Carmen Agra Deedy and Brian Lies.
Australian bushfires roar above Wombat's home. He is fortunate that his
burrow is deep below ground and he is safe. He snuggles under his crazy
quilt and drinks his tea.
Then, one by one, five uniquely Australian animals - Wallaby,
Kookaburra, Platypus, Koala, and Sugar Glider - seek refuge from the
fires, and Wombat welcomes them all.
When you have the heart of a wombat, there's always room for one more!
Fellowship, empathy, and adorable Australian animals star in this
delightfully heartwarming and funny story about help in the time of
trouble from author Carmen Agra Deedy (14 Cows for America, The Library
Dragon, The Rooster Who Would Not Stay Quiet) and Caldecott Honoree
Brian Lies (The Rough Patch, Bats at the Beach).
The book will delight children with Deedy's engaging story and Lies
masterfully rendered animals. It is an ideal read-aloud for adults
seeking a story with humor and heart. Generosity and kindness provide
powerful SEL themes. Older readers will get a glimpse of the unique
environmental challenges presented by the country's annual bushfire
season.