Written by: Christopher Cheng and Liz Duthie
First line: Far underground, where dirt and tree roots mesh, tunnels lead to a burrow.
Why you should read this book: A really charming and accessible biology text for young readers, with great information about wombat physiology and behavior, featuring wonderful illustrations and knit together with a narrative about a day in the life of one particular mother wombat. Wombat digs, eats, sleeps, challenges other wombats for territorial rights, escapes predators, and protects the baby in her marsupial pouch. Comforting, exciting, and informative, a story that straddles the adult's desire for order and the child's for adventure.
Why you shouldn't read this book: You don't want to know about wombats or you might be offended by a brief description of a wombat's poop (it's square).
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