![]() The character trait isn’t provided, you have to discover the trait based on the information the author gives you. ![]() It is important for students to know that this is making inferences. It’s so important to have students discuss characters actions, descriptions, and dialogue. This will help students really understand characteristics of characters. Push them to discover that these animals reactions and personalities. The obvious similarity is that they are both animals telling about their day, but nudge the students to think deeper. These two books would be fun to have students compare and contrast. The entire time I was reading this, I was thinking about Memoirs of a Goldfish. The reader doesn’t necessarily need to know much about Australia to understand the story, but it could springboard some curiosity and research. Great story for elementary students, especially those who are intrigued by animals and Australia. The story is unique given the different perspective. From the point of view of the Wombat, you see his daily struggles of dealing with and training his humans that moved in to the house where he lives. This story is adorable! It isn’t easy to root for a wombat, or any animal who is ripping up a family’s garden, but you have to in this story. So, we were exploring Amazon for all things Australian and this book popped up. His dream right now is to see the Sydney Opera House. My youngest son has become obsessed with Australia. ![]()
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