A heartwarming and playful adventure that will inspire young readers
to be a good neighbor and friend, based on the brave actions of the
Australian wombat.
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Wombat liked her things just so. Everything had its place, and nothing
was out of order.
She couldn't say the same about her neighbors. But that was their
business, and Wombat didn't concern herself with others' business.*
When a very hot, dry summer causes dangerous fires in their
neighborhood, a group of animals are desperate to find water and
shelter. It will take the quiet heroism of a neighbor to provide
resources and a cozy, cool, and safe burrow--a reluctant wombat who
demonstrates the inspiring power of community.
Wombat, the Reluctant Hero is inspired by the heroic and very real
actions of the wombat, an animal that has helped other creatures survive
droughts and wildfires in its native Australia. Author Christian Trimmer
and illustrator Rachel Gyan celebrate this amazing mammal, who
definitely has a thing or two to teach us about being a good neighbor.