The Wugamaloo (Paperback)

Max Ramsay

ISBN 13: 9798998986710

Published by Max Ramsay Press, 2025

About this Item

Paperback. "This island is home to a great hairy beast! With humongous feet and gigantic teeth. He eats with his toes while having his feast."The Wugamaloo is a FUN & EASY READ picture book with 37 pages, intended for children ages 4-8.The story follows Bud, a kid from outer space who crash-lands on a mysterious island and meets Amy, a character inspired by Amelia Earhart. Amy becomes a mother figure to Bud as they navigate survival on the island, where they encounter the Wugamaloo, a friendly Bigfoot-like creature, and Jessie, a Loch Ness Monster-like creature. The four of them band together to find a way for Amy to return home but ultimately decide to stay on the island together as a family. Thus, the once-lost characters discover belonging and love in each other.The central theme of The Wugamaloo explores facing your biggest fears while relying on others, conveying a heartfelt message about finding home and support. Each character steps outside their comfort zone to accept others far different than themselves, build trust, and work toward a common goal. A FUN & EASY READ picture book with 37 pages, intended for children ages 4-8. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Wugamaloo (Paperback)
• Publisher: Max Ramsay Press
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798998986710
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Ramsay, Max
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Do hairy monsters have families? Or do they live all alone?

“This island is home to a great hairy beast!
With humongous feet and gigantic teeth.
He eats with his toes while having his feast.”

When Bud, a lonely space kid, crash-lands on an island far from his home planet, he feels lost, frightened, and desperate to find where he belongs. Luckily, Amy—his brave new aviator-hearted protector—swoops in to help him face the unknown.

But this mysterious island is full of rustling bushes, bubbling waters, and something enormous watching in the shadows.

As danger closes in, Bud must face an even scarier question:

Can someone who feels completely alone ever find a loving home?
Can lost strangers become family?

Winner of the 2025 Story Monsters Approved Award, Picture Books Fiction Category.
The Wugamaloo is a wonder-filled, beautifully illustrated rhyming picture book for children ages 4–8 that explores adoption, friendship, courage, and found family.

Filled with colorful adventure, funny rhymes, and heartfelt characters, it’s an unforgettable read-aloud for any kid who loves monsters, mystery, and stories about finding home in unexpected places.

Perfect for bedtime, storytime, or anytime families are looking for memorable fun.

Features

• 37 beautifully illustrated pages

• A heartfelt rhyming read-aloud for ages 4–8

• Themes of adoption, belonging, friendship, and family

• Colorful adventure, mystery, and monster fun

Ready to crash-land into a new family? Turn the page and find out.