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Highlights
- Every witch will want a wombat after reading this humorous picture book perfect for little readers who want a new pet!
- 4-8 Years
- 10.2" x 9.8" Hardcover
- 40 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic
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About the Book
"Wilma, a young witch, cannot wait to get her very first cat! But when the pet store is fresh out of kittens, Wilma brings home. . . a wombat?! What a CAT-astrophe! A wombat is nothing like a cat, but maybe if Wilma puts cat ears on the little critter, no one will notice. . . . (Spoiler alert: they do!). This bright and fun picture book teaches young witches that our differences can be our strengths when we have an open mind!"--Publisher's description.Book Synopsis
Every witch will want a wombat after reading this humorous picture book perfect for little readers who want a new pet! Wilma, a young witch, cannot wait to get her very first cat! But when the pet store is fresh out of kittens, Wilma brings home. . . a wombat?! What a CAT-astrophe! A wombat is nothing like a cat, but maybe if Wilma puts cat ears on the little critter, no one will notice. . . . (Spoiler alert: they do.) This bright and fun picture book teaches young witches that our differences can be our strengths when we have an open mind!Review Quotes
"A spellbinding tale that encourages readers to accept--and celebrate--what makes us different." --Kirkus Reviews "With a valuable lesson to accept others as they are, this story is great for any children's collection, any time of year." --School Library Journal "Belote's digitally rendered vignettes bring to mind classic comedy animation throughout this lesson about overcoming bias and leaning into possibility." --Publishers Weekly "[A] lighthearted and heartwarming allegory about acceptance." --The Horn Book
About the Author
ASHLEY BELOTE is the illustrator of Frankenslime (Feiwel & Friends, 2021) and Valenslime (Feiwel & Friends, 2021). She is the author-illustrator of her solo debut early reader, The Me Tree (Penguin Workshop, 2021), and her solo debut picture book, Listen Up, Louella (Feiwel & Friends, 2022). She studied traditional animation under the direction of Don Bluth. She also serves as the regional illustrator coordinator for the Carolinas chapter of SCBWI.Dimensions (Overall): 10.2 Inches (H) x 9.8 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fantasy & Magic
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
Author: Ashley Belote
Language: English
Street Date: July 4, 2023
TCIN: 87820456
UPC: 9780593569634
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-6072
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 9.8 inches width x 10.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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