num_pages: 40
description: A heartwarming and playful adventure that will inspire young readers to be a good neighbor and friend based on the brave actions of the Australian wombat.Wombat liked her things just so. Everything had its place and nothing was out of order.She couldnt say the same about her neighbors. But that was their business and Wombat didnt concern herself with others business.When a very hot dry summer causes dangerous fires in their neighborhood a group of animals are desperate to find water and shelter. It will take the quiet heroism of a neighbor to provide resources and a cozy cool and safe burrowa reluctant wombat who demonstrates the inspiring power of community.Wombat the Reluctant Hero is inspired by the heroic and very real actions of the wombat an animal that has helped other creatures survive droughts and wildfires in its native Australia. Author Christian Trimmer and illustrator Rachel Gyan celebrate this amazing mammal who definitely has a thing or two to teach us about being a good neighbor.
language: English
title: Wombat, the Reluctant Hero
publisher: Roaring Brook Press