{"product_id":"wombat-said-come-in-9781682633212","title":"Wombat Said Come in","description":"\u003cb\u003eA kindhearted wombat offers refuge to a parade of animal friends during an Australian bushfire in a delightful new picture book from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling creators Carmen Agra Deedy and Brian Lies.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Australian bushfires roar above Wombat's home. He is fortunate that his burrow is deep below ground and he is safe. He snuggles under his crazy quilt and drinks his tea. Soon his frightened friend Wallaby shows up at his door. \"Oh Wombat! I c-c-can't reach my home! M-m-may I stay with you awhile?\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Wombat pauses only for a tick of the clock, and says, \"Come in!\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Then, one by one, five uniquely Australian animals - the Wallaby, a Kookaburra, a Platypus, a Koala, and a Sugar Glider - seek refuge from the fires, and Wombat welcomes them all. When you have the heart of a wombat, there's always room for one more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Fellowship, empathy, and adorable Australian animals star in this delightfully heartwarming and funny story about help in the time of trouble from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy (\u003ci\u003e14 Cows for America, The Library Dragon, The Rooster Who Would Not Stay Quiet\u003c\/i\u003e) and Caldecott Honor-winning and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling illustrator Brian Lies (\u003ci\u003eThe Rough Patch, Bats at the Beach\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book will delight children with Deedy's engaging story and Lies masterfully rendered animals. It is an ideal read-aloud for adults seeking a story with humor and heart. Generosity and kindness provide powerful SEL themes. Older readers will get a glimpse of the unique environmental challenges presented by the country's annual bushfire season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Peachtree Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/04\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781682633212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/25\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Carmen Agra Deedy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42325299921077,"sku":"9781682633212","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_1a580ae2-36a6-4bfc-8193-3c11b89b61d4.jpg?v=1660018953","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/wombat-said-come-in-9781682633212","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}