The Wombles - Softcover

Elisabeth Beresford

4.12

796 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140305726 ISBN 13: 9780140305722

Publisher: Puffin, 1973

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The Wombles The Wombles By Elisabeth Beresford Paperback Book. Released by Penguin books paperbacks in 1972, this is the 1975 reprint edition, that inspired the popular television serial. "The Wombles" is the first ever Wombles book and introduces the stern but kindly Great Uncle Bulgaria; Orinoco, who is particularly fond of his food and a subsequent forty winks; general handyman extraordinaire Tobermory, who can turn almost anything that the Wombles retrieve from Wimbledon Common into something useful; Madame Cholet, who cooks the most delicious and natural foods to keep the Wombles happy and contented; and, last but not least, Bungo, one of the youngest and cheekiest Wombles of all, who has much to learn and is due to venture out on to the Common on his own for the very first time...Shop Stock Room Find. Discovered in the store room of a closing down shop. Been tucked away for 40 years. All orders received before 4.00pm Monday to Fridays are shipped the same day.

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Review:

'No kid should grow up without having the Wombles in their lives' (The Bookbag)

'Endearing adventures involving gathering and sorting rubbish, braving meetings with humans and dogs and, in the nicest possible way, making sure the world is a better place' (Julia Eccleshare, Love Reading 4 Kids)

'Time has not lessened their charm and children reading them for the first time will be delighted' (The Scotsman)

'Today's children will be as charmed as their parents by Great Uncle Bulgaria, Orinoco, Bungo and Tobermory and their quest to recycle rubbish and put it to good use' (Daily Express)

Book Description:

Three Wombles stories in a value for money hardback and audio pack.

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