The Wombats Go Wild for Words
The Wombats Go Wild for Words by Beth Ferry, published by Random House on June 17, 2025, is a vibrant picture book that introduces young readers to the transformative power of language. In this engaging story, a trio of wandering wombats arrives in Evergreen Forest, a place where the animals rarely express themselves. Their love for words inspires a curious duckling, who begins to explore the magic of language, encouraging the other inhabitants to break free from their silence.
As the wombats share their enthusiasm for words, the once dull forest begins to change, revealing the joy and inspiration that language can bring. This edition, consisting of 40 pages, invites children to discover how words can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. With themes centered around animals, family life, and the journey of growing up, this book aims to foster a love for language and communication in young readers.
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A trio of wandering wombats with a passion for words inspire an enthusiastic duckling to transform her town from dull to dazzling in this delectable picture book that shares with children the magic of words.
Evergreen Forest is a very nice forest, with very nice trees and very nice animals. It’s a rather dull place, but no one says a word about it. In fact, no one says very many words at all! And therein lies the problem.
Until the word-loving wandering wombats arrive.
They use words like enthusiastic and splendiferous, ready to turn ordinary into EXTRAordinary! With twinkles in their eyes and words on their minds, the word wombats come to transform Evergreen Forest.
At first, the animals of Evergreen Forest are…confused. All except for a curious duckling who eagerly devours every noun, adjective, and verb that she hears. Slowly, the inhabitants of Evergreen Forest become mesmerized as they realize that words are not just fun, they are inspiring.
New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and acclaimed illustrator Lori Nichols captivate readers with this dazzling, magnificent, and triumphant tale about discovering the power of words and the ways they connect and empower us.
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