Wombat and Fox: Tales of the City
By (Author) Terry Denton
1
A&U Children's
A&U Children
1st May 2006
Australia
Children
Fiction
823.914
Commended for 2007 Western Australian Young Readers Book Award for Younger Readers 2007 (Australia)
132
Width 130mm, Height 195mm
162g
Wombat + Fox don't go looking for trouble, but the big city is a surprising place and mishaps have a way of changing the course of the day for Wombat and Fox, Croc, Bandicoot, the Hippo Sisters and the mischievous Five Monkeys. These are their stories.
'A top book for kids, it was very funny.' South Coast Register
'This book is so funny. It made me laugh until my tummy hurt.' - Inez, 12
'A top book for kids, it was very funny.' South Coast Register27/9/06'...almost manic in its pace and humour and with undoubted appeal...a book to encourage beginner readers and accomplished readers will also be drawn into it. Both are going to spend considerable time working their way around Denton's city.'MagpiesVol 21'You'll laugh yourself silly and your imagination will go wild every time you open the book...recommended for all ages.'Explore, Issue 4 2006
Terry Denton is one of Australia's most productive creators of children's books. His work as an illustrator and writer is characterised by a devious sense of humour, an adventurous and inventive drawing style and a flair for what interests kids.