Wombat and his inseparable friends - the motherly and practical Mouse, and Tabby Cat whose pride, along with his tabby coat, is always being ruffled - began their careers in a daily children's serial on ABC radio. Since then their delightful adventures in the popular series of Muddleheaded Wombat books have entertained thousands of children in many parts of the world. This paperback edition brings together four stories - The Muddleheaded Wombat, The Muddleheaded Wombat at School, The Muddleheaded Wombat on Holiday and The Muddleheaded Wombat in the Treetops all presented with Noela Young's lively illustrations. To both parents and children, Wombat is an irresistible character and he and his mates will endure to bring pleasure to many generations more. Ages 8+

 

There are 272 pages in this book. This book was published 1990 by HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd .

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.