{"product_id":"wally-the-worlds-greatest-piano-playing-wombat-hardcover","title":"Wally the World's Greatest Piano Playing Wombat - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRatha Tep\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCamilla Pintonato\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWally was the world's greatest piano-playing wombat--until he realized there was an even more talented piano-playing wombat in town! This funny picture book's bright colors and imaginative musical scenes teach children to have self-confidence when faced with competition.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Wally, the world's greatest piano-playing wombat, hears Wylie play, he becomes envious. Wally tries toe-tapping and ball-twirling as he plays piano, but every time Wally thinks he's one-upping the competition, he discovers Wylie can do all the same tricks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Although Wally is discouraged at first, he soon realizes that competing with Wylie inspires them both to play better. And finding a friend to share what you love? That's the best win of all. Both affirming and motivating, Wally's story will resonate with young readers as they learn how to deal with competition and to do what makes them happy--even when they're not the very best. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRatha Tep is a frequent contributor to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and has reported from Paris, Milan, London, Zurich, and Dublin. She is now looking to create new worlds of her own, in which animal characters navigate their foibles and frailties with humor and spirit; \u003ci\u003eWally the World's Greatest Piano-Playing Wombat\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut picture book. She lives in Dublin, Ireland. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Camilla Pintonato is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eFull Moon\u003c\/i\u003e and the illustrator for the Farm Animal series, \u003ci\u003eChickenology\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePigology\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Venice, Italy.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 10.84 x 9.02 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 18, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766061859104,"sku":"9781648961809","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5d91295b92f10a8862060df0e3d6ebcf.webp?v=1780284682","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/wally-the-worlds-greatest-piano-playing-wombat-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}