Hairy Nose Itchy Butt

• DUNCAN, E. (2018). “HAIRY NOSE ITCHY BUTT”

This PDF from the Murraylands NRM Board has resources to use with the story “Hairy Nose Itchy Butt”.  This story is a great example of how human and other impacts can affect the habitat of one of our native animals. It is aimed at Early Years and Junior Primary children and focuses on the Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat. 

Diary of a Wombat

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•                            FRENCH, J. (2002). “DIARY OF A WOMBAT”

 This link takes you to many literacy ideas which are ideal when using this as  a class novel or individual reading text for students in Years 3-7.

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Wombat Wins

This link  provides you with resources produced by Harper Collins to use with Wombat Wins. This  is a humorous and engaging story through which reading, writing, listening and speaking tasks can be integrated. The themes include, Wombats – behaviour, diet, habitat,  Exercise and Sports  and Relationships between humans and animals 

How the Wombat Lost Its Tail

D’harawal Dreaming Stories by Frances Bodkin (Aunty Fran) 

‘Once, a long time ago, the wombat had a very long tail.’ This is a story of pride, envy and the healing power of herbs

This is one story from the D'harawal Dreaming site will teach you about the ancient culture of the D’harawal people. These stories help you to learn about their natural rhythms and lessons,  language, and the integration of land, animals, nature and people that underpins Aboriginal life in Sydney.

Aunty Fran is a knowledge holder of the D’harawal people.

The Hairy-Nosed Wombats Find a New Home

This link provides you with resources produced by Harper Collins to use with The Hairy-Nosed Wombats Find a New Home. This is about the endangered Northern Hairy-nosed wombat and their search for a new home. 

The Adventures of a Clumsy Hero 

The hero of these books is a Northern hairy-nosed wombat who, along with other endangered animals, is trying to protect their species and the planet. Malevi Manenti created these books with the aim of developing environmental consciousness and culture, by providing indirect messages to children in a funny and full of action context! 
Perfect for young readers. "Adventures of a Clumsy Hero" proves that anyone can become a hero, by saving our home, our planet!
The books can be accessed via the following links
1. Adventures of a Clumsy Hero: The Academy     
2. Adventures of a Clumsy Hero 2: The Cold Mission 

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