Written by: Mem Fox.

Illustrated by: Kerry Argent.

Wombat loves Christmas. He loves the cards and the candles, the presents and the pudding and most of all he loves the Nativity play. But finding a part for Wombat is not easy. A favourite amongst all over many years.

You can listen to the story, and read about the inspiration, on the author’s website.

Oh, my heart. Just a thing of beauty. Perhaps not the best read for storytime, unless you can not cry while reading this.

Recommended by: Auntie Anne.