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Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a nice wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One afternoon Benson was playing outside. He dug a hole in the ground in the shape of a boat and he made a flag out of a stick and aContinue reading “Wasp”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson who lived in a very nice wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One day Benson was making a sandwich – spinach and parsnip – when Aunt Moss came out of her room, limping. “Did you hurt your leg, Aunt Moss?” askedContinue reading “Playing Possum”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson who lived in a nice wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One morning Benson got out of bed and had a big yawn and a big stretch and one of the buttons on his pyjamas popped off. He went out toContinue reading “How to Sew on a Button”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a roomy wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One night there was a big storm with thunder and lightning. Benson was reading in bed when the lights went out. He got out of bed and got his torchContinue reading “Shadow Puppets”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson who lived in an ordinary wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. Benson was reading a book about science. He asked his mother, “What does infinity mean?” Aunt Lillibet said, “I know what infinity is. My mother’s auntie used to have aContinue reading “Infinity”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson who lived in a comfortable wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One day it was so sunny and warm that everyone decided to have a picnic. They went to a big clearing with lots of shady trees for the mothers toContinue reading “The Eagle”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a nice, tidy wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One evening while they were eating dinner, Aunt Lillibet was looking around the room in a thoughtful kind of way. “You know,” she said, “I think this room wouldContinue reading “Colours”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson who lived in a comfortable wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One evening at bedtime, Benson said to his mother, “Can you tell me a story?” “I’d love to,” said his mother. She tucked Benson up into bed and started. “OnceContinue reading “Storytelling”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a warm, comfortable wombat hole in the ground with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. It was a beautiful warm, sunny day and Benson and his mother went to the playground. His friend Zali was there, sitting in the sandpit, andContinue reading “Mick and Zali”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a warm, comfortable wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One day Benson spent the morning making a skipping rope and practising his skipping. It was very tiring work, and after a while he came in and made himselfContinue reading “Giraffes and Geraniums”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a warm, comfortable wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One week it rained and rained every day. Benson had to stay inside all day. It was too wet to dig and too wet to ride his bike. ItContinue reading “The Jigsaw Puzzle”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson who lived in a very nice wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One day Benson went down to the creek to splash about, and he saw a water dragon just about to catch a small green frog. He clapped his handsContinue reading “Benson and the Frog”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson who lived in a comfortable wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. Benson didn’t like cauliflower. At all. He didn’t like the way it was all white, and kind of stalky, all legs, and crunchy. And he especially didn’t like the taste.Continue reading “Baked Cauliflower”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson who lived in a warm, dry wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. Benson was in a bad mood. He had been in a bad mood all day. When he woke up, it was cold and he wanted to stay in bedContinue reading “Saying Thankyou”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a warm, dry wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One night after dinner, Benson’s mother said, “Time for bed, Benson. Don’t forget to clean your teeth.” Benson went into the bathroom and then he came back out again.Continue reading “Benson and the Rabbit”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a very nice wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One night Benson went to bed but he didn’t go to sleep straight away. He lay there thinking. His mother looked in later on, and he was still awake.Continue reading “Hearts”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a nice comfortable wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One morning his mother was out doing the shopping and when she came home Aunt Moss was waiting for her by the door, looking very worried. “Is everything okay?”Continue reading “Spots”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a very nice wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. Benson’s friend Mick had an uncle who could do magic. He could make a rabbit come out of a hat, Mick said. Benson thought that wasn’t very magic. TheContinue reading “Magic”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson who lived in a comfortable wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. Aunt Lillibet had a runny nose and a cough. Aunt Moss said, “Lillibet, you don’t look very well. Are you sure you don’t have a fever?” Aunt Lillibet said, “IContinue reading “Measles”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a nice comfortable wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. Benson’s old pyjamas were too small. “I think we’d better give those to your cousin Elmer,” his mother said. Aunt Lillibet said, “I’ll make him a new pair. I’veContinue reading “Purple Pyjamas”

(for Miranda) Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a nice, comfortable wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One day Benson’s grandmother sent him a birthday card in an envelope with a stamp on it, and there was a picture of a wombat on theContinue reading “The Model”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a very tidy wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. Benson had a special friend called Zali. Zali’s mother had a problem and she came to talk to Benson’s mother. “It’s Zali’s birthday, and all she wants is aContinue reading “Snowman”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a comfortable wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. Once day Benson was putting things away after breakfast when he found an old jar with raisins in it. Benson liked raisins. Actually, he really liked raisins. He took theContinue reading “Raisins”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a very nice, roomy wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One day Benson was coming home from visiting his grandmother with his mother when he noticed something big and furry in a tree. “Look, there’s a really bigContinue reading “Benson Climbs a Tree”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a comfortable wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One morning at breakfast, Benson’s mother said, “You know how there have been lots of bushfires in the north? Well there are a lot of animals whose homes have beenContinue reading “The Dunnarts”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a nice wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. Benson’s mother had to go and look after her grandmother who was feeling a bit poorly, and Aunt Lillibet had a library committee meeting, and Aunt Moss was having morningContinue reading “Nils and Nella”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a comfortable wombat hole with his mother, and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One morning, Benson ate his breakfast in a hurry: cold mashed potatoes and nettles. He was meeting his friend, Philip, down by the creek and he didn’t want to beContinue reading “The Snail”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a nice wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One day Benson was at the playground, playing with his friend Mick on the roundabout, taking turns to push it while the other one lay flat on their back onContinue reading “Throwing Sand”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a comfortable wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. Benson loved to dig. He loved reading, and cooking and playing with his friends, and visiting his grandmother, but most of all he loved to dig. One morning it wasContinue reading “Santo”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in an interesting wombat hole, with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One afternoon there was a thunderstorm, with lightning and thunder. Benson didn’t mind, because he and his mother were busy cooking for the library cake stall, and with all theContinue reading “Wings”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a comfortable wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. Aunt Lillibet had a new umbrella, which her friend Marigold had given her. It was very beautiful, with drawings of Canada geese all around it, and a smooth, carved woodenContinue reading “The Umbrella”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a nice wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. Aunt Moss was feeling poorly, so Benson’s mother asked him to help getting lunch ready. They were having beetroot and spinach and corn bread. Benson’s mother had cooked the beetrootContinue reading “Beetroot and Custard”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a tidy wombat hole in the ground with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. Aunt Moss had a party to celebrate World Tomato Day, and after everyone left, there was one bag of chips left over. Aunt Moss was very fondContinue reading “Chips”

Once there was a young wombat named Benson, who lived in a very nice wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. Aunt Moss had a friend called Shelley, who was a weaver. She made blankets and scarves and tea-towels on a loom. Aunt Moss was going to spend the dayContinue reading “Weaving”

(for Christopher) Once there was a young wombat named Benson who lived in a nice, comfortable wombat hole with his mother and his two aunts, Lillibet and Moss. One winter morning Benson went outside to soak up some sunshine. He dug himself a shallow hole and lay down in it, feeling the warm sun onContinue reading “Whittling Whistles”