In 2001, award-winning author and illustrator Charles Fuge introduced Little Wombat to the world: the wildly popular Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball sold more than 140,000 copies. Since then, the adorable and very childlike animal has starred in another two books and continues to charm both critics and kids. This fourth story in the series is sure to be equally well-loved in its new board format.

The grass is always greener on the other side: maybe that’s why Little Wombat thinks his burrow’s boring, while everyone else gets to live someplace exciting. So when Mama suggests he search for a better house, that’s just what Wombat does. It’s not long before he learns: there really is no place like home.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 5 reviews)

Not the best of the Wombat books

After purchasing Sometimes I Like to Curl up in a Ball, I was anxious to introduce my children to more of the adventures of Little Wombat. So, I purchased this book. The illustrations were just as meticulous and detailed as in Sometimes I Like to Curl up in a Ball, but it lacked the same charm. The text did not rhyme or flow in the same way. Author Vicki Churchill was noticeably absent; Charles Fuge both wrote and illustrated the book.

The story itself is sweet and simple. Little Wombat grows dissatisfied with his home, and tries to find better accommodations. He comes to the conclusion that his home is just right for him. It is a nice story about belonging, but it is missing the special touch that Vicki Churchill added to Sometimes I Like to Curl up in a Ball.
August 23, 2008

Review

I like Fuge's stories. I bought the Little Wombat series for my niece a couple of years ago, and now that my nephew and two second cousins have been born, I've stockpiled same to gift to each of them during their formative years. Cute little stories- the fact that they are in durable board book form is a great plus. I hope they all like the books as much as I do!
April 01, 2008

Cute and imaginative

I bought this book for my nephews because they love "Sometimes I Like to Curl up in a Ball" by the same author. This one is just as well illustrated, amusing, and has a good message (there's no place like home). The boys and I both love it.
January 19, 2008

Disappointing Adventure

I've bought all of the Little Wombat books so I was very keen to get a hold of this latest instalment of little Wombats adventures, I was most disappointed with this book however, Charles Fudge's illustrations do not have the same fun and joy found in his original three books, and worst of all is the lack of knowledge of Australian Animals, mainly the fact Mole appears again (there is no moles in Australia!!!), Wombat visits a Turtle but the illustration is of a Tortoise, Emus don't have nests like birds, and it's the male Emu that protects the eggs not Mrs. Emu.
I've mistakenly bought an American copy of the book also so Im stuck with American spelling also.
If it was the first Charles Fudge book I had bought I would not of minded too much but after seeing his previous books I expected much better.
April 03, 2007

A big favorite with my 3 year old!

I bought this on a whim - loved the illustrations. It's a huge hit with my three year old son. Little Wombat is searching for another place to stay because he is bored with his home.... of course, home turns out to be the best place. My son especially loves turning the book sideways to see poor little wombat failing to climb a tree - and the angry Mrs. Emu chasing poor Wombat from the nest. We have bought other Little Wombat books and they are all a big hit.
January 02, 2007

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