The Beach Wombat

Board book

Main Details

Title The Beach Wombat
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Susannah Chambers
Illustrated by Mark Jackson
Physical Properties
Format:Board book
Pages:36
Dimensions(mm): Height 200,Width 200
ISBN/Barcode 9781760526757
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Allen & Unwin
Imprint Allen & Unwin Children's Books
Publication Date 31 August 2021
Publication Country Australia

Description

Sun on the squeaky sand Sun on the roo Sun on the riverland Sun on me and...YOU! The beach is a fascinating place for a little wombat ... until the rain comes! A heartwarming story inspired by one of Australia's most loved national parks, Wilsons Promontory. By the same creators as the CBCA shortlisted The Snow Wombat.

Author Biography

Susannah Chambers is a publisher of children's books at Allen & Unwin. She grew up by the beach, and now lives in Melbourne with her family, which includes a very silly dog but sadly no wombats. Mark Jackson is an illustrator based in Melbourne. He has co-illustrated several books with his wife, Heather Potter, and their work has been featured in several exhibitions. His books, including The Snow Wombat (written by Susannah Chambers), Waves (written by Donna Rawlins and co-illustrated by Heather Potter), Platypus (written by Sue Whiting), Bilby Secrets (written by Edel Wignell) and Stuck! (written by Charlotte Calder) have been shortlisted for multiple awards, including the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards and the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.