Early one morning when the sun came out, Six woolly wombats went walkabout. This whimsical counting poem follows six brave little wombats on walkabout in the Australian outback. But the wilderness is bound to bring more excitement than an innocent counting game. Soon enough, the curious wombats learn to beware the hungry dingo! Aussie native Sophie Blackall’s delicious illustrations set adorable wombats in a lush world of golden wattles, billabongs, kookaburras, and gum nuts. With marvelous wordplay and irresistible read-aloud phrases, this ingenious text is sure to become a well-worn favorite. Accompanied by a short, simple glossary of Australian terms and wildlife.

• ISBN: 9780525478652
• Author: Shields, Carol
• Published: 2009, Dutton Juvenile
• Themes: Australian animals, Basic Concepts, Humor, numbers, Stories in Rhyme
• Descriptors: Australia, Counting Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Oceania
• No. of pages: 32