The Wombles are furry creatures who live in a burrow on Wimbledon Common in London. They take what people throw away and reuse it in all sorts of ingenious ways. Being private (though very talkative) animals, they try to keep themselves to themselves, but every so often they have to deal with humans and that’s where the adventures begin!
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Junkyard Jack and the Horse that Talked
Like talking horses, smart aleck squirrels, and plucky kids? If so, this is your book.