Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball
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Sometimes I like to curl up in a ball
So no one can see me
because I'm so small.
A new format for the hugely praised bestseller.
Little wombat spends a day doing favorite things-what could they be? Are they your favorites, too? Lets look and see. Soft-toned illustrations portray an endearing little wombat and the warm and friendly world around him. Every page is filled with charming details that stand up to repeated viewings: cute mice, rabbits, and turtles peering from behind tall grass, marching pigeons, and a menagerie of other adorable animals. The images, along with the lyrically rhyming text, combine to make a sweet-spirited bedtime story to ease young ones to sleep.
So no one can see me
because I'm so small.
A new format for the hugely praised bestseller.
Little wombat spends a day doing favorite things-what could they be? Are they your favorites, too? Lets look and see. Soft-toned illustrations portray an endearing little wombat and the warm and friendly world around him. Every page is filled with charming details that stand up to repeated viewings: cute mice, rabbits, and turtles peering from behind tall grass, marching pigeons, and a menagerie of other adorable animals. The images, along with the lyrically rhyming text, combine to make a sweet-spirited bedtime story to ease young ones to sleep.
Format:Board book
Language:English
ISBN:140270870X
ISBN13:9781402708701
Release Date:August 2003
Publisher:Union Square Kids
Length:22 Pages
Weight:0.46 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 5.9"
Age Range:2 to 5 years
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A must have for first libraries
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
(...) After a long day, it's a special book to read - the bright illustrations and joyful prose always make me smile. A great gift book for expecting parents and young children. The book's happy prose willentice any child to play "wombat" and act out the story. I read this to a preschool class and had them act out the story as I read it, ending with "curling up in a ball" for naptime. I could see doing this with a young child before naptime or bedtime.
It always makes me smile!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I've had this book since I was 4 months old and now that I'm one I still love it. It's the only book that makes me stop what I'm doing and listen (I'm usually very busy playing with my toys). My Mum and Dad use the lines in the book to calm me at night when I'm a little bit upset and it always works. Of all the books I own, this is my favourite.
Wombat on a roll!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I admit that this is the first (OK, maybe the second) children's book that I bought more for myself than for Max.The feisty wombat who sometimes likes to curl up in a ball is a quite active and wild little fellow. It is having fun with its friends running, jumping and screaming. The effect on Max is not exactly that of a "sweet-spirited bedtime story to ease young ones to sleep." The highlight of the book is without any doubt the page where the wombat shows how to make funny faces. Hilarious! In fact, I had considered taking the book to the office for therapeutic purposes.In sum: A fun read with beautiful illustrations. Unfortunately it is not a board book. It is bound to suffer from a three-year-old's enthusiasm.
Gorgeous book for any age
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I am currently studying to become an early childhood teacher, i purchased this book to use with my 3-5's.I initially purchased it because i LOVED IT! The pictures captured my heart, and the words are large print,easy to read and great content, my 3-5's adore it as much as i do, and it will be a book i'll be keeping for my own chn!HIGHLY reccomend, you wont regret it!
Wonderful for kids and parents
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Wonderfully detailed artwork, a sweet main character, and a tone that warms the heart. My 2-year-old son and I just love this book. Its message is that it's fun to play games and run and be silly. And the last page, where the baby wombat is curled up at the end of the day with mommy (or daddy) is one of my son's favorite.You are sure to love it.
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