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Wurrtoo by Tylissa Elisara
Wurrtoo is an anxious wombat with big dreams of travelling to the mainland from Flinders Island, a small Island north of Tasmania, and marrying the love of his life, the sky! Spending his nights sleeping, odd for a nocturnal marsupial but this way he can avoid interacting with any of the other animals on the island, and his days on venturing up the lighthouse to visit his love. His dreams are big and comical to others, but he does not have the courage to take the step and venture out alone, until one day Wurrtoo meets a courageous Koala, Kuula, with a dream of her own.
Follow along with Wurrtoo the Wombat and Kuula the Koala as they take on their journey, full of adventure, laughs and a little bit of magic.
I recommend this book, which also includes beautiful illustrations throughout the story, for anyone who loves nature and animals, ages 7+.
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