Wombat Poos Are Square

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By: Sophie Gillies Illustrated by: Karen Erasmus

eBook - April 2025 - eRetailers

From sparkly to sandy to square, explore the unique poos that Aussie animals do!

All Australian creatures from galahs and potoroos, to stingrays and goannas, do their own distinctive poos. + Full description

Discover which animal has sparkly poo, who poos hundreds of times a day and, of course, whose poos are square! With whimsical illustrations and humorous text, Wombat Poos Are Square explains the important role poo plays in our environment.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.

- Short description

Reviews

"A terrifically fun and informative book. It’s sure to elicit some giggles and squirms, but also encourage curiosity about the world around us. And who doesn’t love a poo book!"
Jane Stephens, Good Reading Magazine, April 2025

"Through beautiful illustrations and humorous and rhyming text the reader will learn about our Australian wildlife and the many reasons why their poo is important for our environment."
Australian Wildlife Volume 2, Autumn 2025

"With fun rhymes, playful illustrations, and a little bit of science, this book is the perfect mix of intriguing and a bit of stinky fun for curious kids"
@abbys_fabulous_library (Instagram), 15 March 2025

"Full of facts, beautiful colourful pages and amazing endpages!"
@picturebookbc (Instagram), 11 March 2025

"Perfect for little kids, with gorgeous illustrations and facts about some of your favourite Australian animals."
@canyoutellmeastory (Instagram), 8 April 2025

"This charming and informative book is bound to encourage budding scientists to find out more about their world. The illustrations are cute and friendly, with expressive faces and easily recognisable creatures. It’s a fun read with the added bonus of encouraging examination, exploration and discussion in the classroom and at home."
Mia Macrossan, Story Links, 5 March 2025

Details

Hardback | April 2025 | $ 26.99
ISBN: 9781486318759 | 32 pages | 250 x 250 mm
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Colour illustrations

ePDF | April 2025
ISBN: 9781486318766
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
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ePUB | April 2025
ISBN: 9781486318773
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
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Features

Explores the wonderful world of Australian animal poo.
Showcases the many different types of poo animals do, and the reasons why poo is important for our environment.
Has humorous, rhyming text and captivating illustrations.

Main story
More about poo
Glossary

Authors

Sophie Gillies has taught English and Environmental Studies to children and adults and has a Creative Writing degree. She enjoys running and gardening and lives with her family in Canberra.

Karen Erasmus has been illustrating material for children for many years. She lives on the south coast of Australia with her three dogs, five chickens, grown-up children and husband. Karen loves the diversity and quirkiness of Australian wildlife.