A wombat’s work is never done…A wombat’s work is never done…The star of the international bestseller Diary of a Wombat is back - with a new mouth to feed! Cuter, stroppier and even more determined than her mother … meet Mothball's baby.Like any growing family, this baby wombat and her mum are finding it hard to fit into their home. When setting out to dig a new, bigger hole with room for them both, Shaggy Gully's newest resident gets some help from a friend, causes more mayhem than Mothball ever did, and sorts things out in hilarious style.‘French and Whatley have conjured an affectionate, believable wombat self-portrait.’ New York Times Book Review‘Bruce Whatley’s illustrations bring the story to life in a way that is both endearing and amusing. It’s easy to see why this book has won several awards in Jackie French’s native Australia. It deserves to be a huge hit here too, as it feels really fresh and original.’ Publishing NewsJackie French was born in Sydney in 1953, grew up in Brisbane, graduated from the University of Queensland and moved to her present home in NSW bush land in her mid twenties. Over the past 10 years she has published over a hundred books on diverse subjects ranging from children’s fiction to pest control!Bruce Whatley was born in the United Kingdom and emigrated with his parents to Australia during his childhood. He often collaborates on picture books with his wife, Rosie Smith.• Fresh, contemporary picture book.• Australian tale with humorous text by award-winning author, Jackie French, and affectionate illustrations by Bruce Whatley.• Jackie French has sold over 1 million copies of her acclaimed children’s fiction.• ‘Diary of a Wombat’ has won several prestigious Australian awards and Book of the Year Cuffie Award in the USA in 2003.
Pubblicato da: HarperCollins Publishers