Wombat Divine
Written by: Mem Fox
Illustrations by: Kerry Argent
Wombat Divine is a 1995 Christmas-themed children's fiction book written by Australian author Mem Fox and illustrated by Kerry Argent.
Wombat loves Christmas. He loves the cards and the candles, the presents and the pudding and most of all he loves the Nativity play. But finding a part for Wombat is not easy.
Let’s read the book!
Put your hands on your head when you hear one of these words:
Vocabulary
Nativity
The birth of Jesus Christ. This special event is often acted in plays around Christmas time.
The children always perform a nativity play every Christmas.
Word Family
Synonyms
Birth of Christ
...But most of all, he loved the Nativity.
Vocabulary
auditions
An interview for a role or job as a singer, actor, dancer, or musician, consisting where they often show their talent or skill.
Word Family
audition
auditioned
I auditioned for the play and was lucky enough to get a part.
...He hurried along to his auditions.
Synonyms
tryout
Vocabulary
fussing
She’s always fussing about her food.
Word Family
fuss
fussed
Synonyms
worry
fret
Emu was bossing and fussing as usual.
To show concern for something that is not needed.
Vocabulary
heart
Belief in oneself.
This is difficult, but don’t lose heart.
Word Family
Synonyms
belief
faith
“Never mind Wombat, don’t lose heart.”
Vocabulary
shortsighted
Unable to see things clearly unless they are close to the eyes.
I am shortsighted, so I need to wear my glasses when I drive.
Word Family
shortsightedness
He wanted to be one of the shepherds but he was too shortsighted.
Synonyms
Unable to see
Vocabulary
beamed
To smile proudly.
She beamed with pleasure.
Word Family
beaming
beams
Synonyms
smile
grin
And Wombat beamed.