The Muddleheaded Wombat

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The Muddleheaded Wombat combines, in one edition, four of Ruth Park's much-loved classics: The Muddleheaded Wombat (1962), The Muddleheaded Wombat on Holiday (1964), The Muddleheaded Wombat in the Treetops (1965) and The Muddleheaded Wombat at School (1966). Featuring one of Australia's most adored children's book characters of all time, these stories have never been out of print. This paperback edition features the original line drawings by Noela Young, bringing alive the adventures of Wombat and his inseparable friends, Mouse and Tabby Cat, for today's children.

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Ruth Park's award-winning novel The Harp in the South was followed by over 50 books for adults and children, including Playing Beatie Bow. Her stories about The Muddleheaded Wombat were a result of the ABC radio serial. She won the Miles Franklin award for Swords, Crowns and Rings in 1977.