It’s gratifying and humbling to see AN ACCIDENTAL HERO: A MOSTLY TRUE WOMBAT STORY receiving nice reviews, kind words, and recommendations from a variety of sources!
Imagination Soup is a resource teachers, librarians, and parents trust and I’m thrilled and grateful to be included with these books described as funny, sweet, and meaningful new picture books!
“In this adorable story of kindness and a real natural disaster situation on the continent of Australia, Kangaroo interviews a heroic wombat for a television news story. Wombat tells Kangaroo about the horrible fire that led her to invite …
… Back matter explains more about each of the animals in the story in addition to facts about forest fires and tips to help prevent forest fires. A lovely picture book story about how kindness!”
I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects.
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Lovely review! “Your back matter adds an important layer to your multi-layered story. It’s wonderful that it was recognized for that as well as for being an “adorable story of kindness”– STEM, SEL, and journalism, too!!
Laura Roettiger Books 
Bravo, Laura!!
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Thank you, Sara!
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That’s wonderful, Laura! Congratulations!
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Thank you, Donna! 😊
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Lovely review! “Your back matter adds an important layer to your multi-layered story. It’s wonderful that it was recognized for that as well as for being an “adorable story of kindness”– STEM, SEL, and journalism, too!!
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Thank you! 😊
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What a great celebration! Can’t wait for Saturday!
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Thank you, Tiffany!
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