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Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball [Hardcover]

Vicki Churchill , Charles Fuge
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

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Book Description

June 30, 2001 2 and up
Sometimes I like to curl up in a ball
So no one can see me
because I'm so small.
Little wombat spends a day doing favorite things--what could they be? Are they your favorites, too? Let's look and see! He especially enjoys walking around and around, and doing a pigeon step till he falls down. Or sticking out his pink tongue--and pulling funny faces (now that can be fun)! And maybe he'll jump just as high as he can, and see how much noise he will make when he lands. But when the day ends and the sun starts to fall...he goes back home to mama and curls into a ball. Good night! Soft-toned illustrations portray an endearing little wombat and the warm and friendly world around him--and every page is filled with charming details that stand up to repeat viewings: cute mice, rabbits and turtles peering from behind tall grass, marching pigeons, and a menagerie of other adorable animals. The images, along with the lyrically rhyming text, combine to make a sweet-spirited bedtime story to ease young ones to sleep.

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Product Details

  • Age Range: 2 and up
  • Hardcover: 24 pages
  • Publisher: Sterling (June 30, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0806979437
  • ISBN-13: 978-0806979434
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.5 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #155,962 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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4.9 out of 5 stars
It's illustrations are cute and fun. starkey53  |  35 reviewers made a similar statement
My 17 month old son loves this book. Amy Smith  |  22 reviewers made a similar statement
This is simply one of our favorite books! Rachel A. Dale  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my little girls favorites October 21, 2004
Format:Board book
This is a must-have for baby's library. Very rhythmic in terms of tempo and rhyming, so even if your baby is too young to understand the words, they will enjoy the rhythm. And when they are older, they will enjoy the story. It's a very sweet book about all sorts of things that are fun to do, loud things, messy things, etc, but sometimes babies just like to curl up with a parent where they feel safe and secure. Aww... :-)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My 9 month old's favorite book November 22, 2005
By Kitrino
Format:Board book|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book after looking at it in a book store. I wanted a story that rhymed for my young son. But this book has more to offer than just rhymes. It is an adorable story about a young, playful wombat. He likes to race and make funny faces. The pictures are very nice as well. When I have to give a gift to expecting mothers or new babies, I often include this book because it's just so cute.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for first libraries April 15, 2004
Format:Board book
(...) After a long day, it's a special book to read - the bright illustrations and joyful prose always make me smile.

A great gift book for expecting parents and young children. The book's happy prose willentice any child to play "wombat" and act out the story.

I read this to a preschool class and had them act out the story as I read it, ending with "curling up in a ball" for naptime. I could see doing this with a young child before naptime or bedtime.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Rading to Grandbabies
My little grandson is 5 months old, and he LOVES to be read too!! Of course he tries grabing the pages, but these books here are big and very attentive, where the grabbing isn't... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rhonda Snider
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute short read
I bought this book for my 2 1/2 year old son and he enjoyed it. The pictures were clear, and vibrant and the writing flowed rhythmically. Read more
Published 4 months ago by NJ mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Cutest books!
I have an 8-month old, and the Little Wombat books are our favorites! They have such cute illustrations and stories.
Published 4 months ago by Jessica Diana
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Despite the somewhat whiney title...This is a very sweet and positive book. My husband was skeptical, but we absolutely love it!
Published 4 months ago by Alex Hopkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Too cute! One of the favorites!! Illustrations are beyond cute, the colors are appropriate and bright. A must have for every child.
Published 14 months ago by venushka
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Adorable
I found this book at a Barnes & Noble one night. I got sidetracked as I tend to do in book stores and forgot about this. I bought it here on Amazon and when I got it, I loved it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by starkey53
5.0 out of 5 stars One of our 8 month old's favorite books!
We received this book at a baby shower. Our son (8 months old) loves it! His eyes light up and his face breaks into a big smile when he sees it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ride in Indy
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely in love!
After many months of watching this in my wishlist, I finally ordered it and was not disappointed. I am in absolute love with Wombat and his little antics. Read more
Published on May 5, 2011 by SoFl Mom
4.0 out of 5 stars The wombat series is cute.
Wombats are cute. These books are cute too. Not sure if this one is supposed to be rhyming or not - sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't. Read more
Published on November 24, 2010 by A. Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
So cute and good for inspiring motor movements in young kids, esp those with disabilities!
Published on October 11, 2010 by Christy S in TX
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