Paperback | 36 pages | 250 x 250mm
Publication May 2022 | ISBN 9781802580884
George the Wombat journeys outside of his burrow and into a dark forest, where he meets a wily and cunning fox. The fox likes the look of George for dinner and George is so scared he can’t move! Can George get the courage to show the fox his brave side and get away from danger using a tactic only a wombat would know?
Originally published in Czech, this book has been expertly translated by Alexandra Büchler
Books in the series:
Welsh editions:
Eva Papoušková is an author of screenplays, books and playscripts. She has written more than 120 hours for prime time TV, written one feature, and co-wrote on documentaries since. She has worked with the Oscarwinning director Malcolm Clarke. Currently she is focused on teaching screenwriting in English and writes highly-praised books for children in Czech.
Galina Miklínová is a Czech director, animator and illustrator. Among her TV and
film credits is Večerníček O Kanafáskovi, Lichožrouti, winner of the International Children’s Film Festival in Chicago.
Reviews:
'A fantastically entertaining and educational book!' Heidi and her Books
'George is ultra-lovable and it's another very funny story with a satisfying (and rock hard) ending. This series is full of useful life tips – here about finding the courage to face your fears – as well as fascinating wombat facts. Who knew their bottoms were such powerful weapons!' Andrea Reece, Love Reading 4 Kids
'Brilliant drawings of the scary looking fox, and the funny dancing wombats complete this story of conquering your fears, and knocking a fox's teeth out with your bottom!' It's All About Stories
'George the Brave is a lovely quick story that will have children learning about Wombats as well as entertaining them.' Stacey Garrity, Whispering Stories
'Young children will relish George’s new story with its embedded wombat fact. With that big surprise, superb cross-hatched illustrations and dryly humorous text, it’s both lots of fun and informative.' Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub
'George is a sweet, relatable character with a zest for fun and life. The somewhat dark palette and expressive line-work are perfect are setting the mood for the tale. It is full of quirky humour and plenty of action that little ones will love.' Mary Esther Judy, Fallen Star Stories
'Brilliant drawings of the scary looking fox, and the funny dancing wombats complete this story of conquering your fears, and knocking a fox's teeth out with your bottom.' It's All About Stories
'Laugh out loud story with even funnier pictures.' Debbie Williams, Primary Times Hampshire