Willie Wombat's Walk

"I wasn't invited either, '

Willie said brightening up a bit. 'Let's go play."

In this book for young readers, Willie feels that he was not invited to Tom Cat's party because he and his family have just arrived from Australia. To counter his feelings of sadness and rejection, Willie's mom suggests that he get some fresh air by going for a walk. Willie goes reluctantly. Along the way, he meets Stephanie Squirrel, Natalie Gnat, Owlivia (an owl), Aidan Alligator, Brandon Bear, Liam Lion, Emma Elephant, and Owen Octopus. Each one believes that he wasn't invited because of some physical characteristic or trait. Each one also thinks that he has been the only one excluded from the party. However, the true reason is the number of guests allowed is limited, not exclusion because of personal traits. All are invited to Willie's house, where Willie's wise mom has baked a banana cake. The classmates eat and play, as they realize that they have made their own party.