The Wombles is the first in the Wombles series of books and introduces many of the favourite Womble characters, including the stern but kindly Great Uncle Bulgaria and Orinoco, fond of his food and a subsequent forty winks, among many others.
Illustrated throughout in full colour by the talented Nick Price, this edition of the first in the much-loved and classic Wombles series will make the perfect gift.
Review
No kid should grow up without having the Wombles in their lives (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 (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
The classic, first ever Wombles book now available as a gift edition paperback with full-colour illustrations throughout and an audio CD containing three Wombles stories, read by Bernard Cribbins