Miss Adelaide "is in charge of the Womblegarten. This is where the very young Wombles learn all about things Womble, as well as reading, writing, arithmetic and, of course, recycling. Miss Adelaide is strict but fair and always wants the best for her charges. She likes to keep busy so when she's not teaching she can often be found knitting in the kitchen, enjoying a gossip with Madame Cholet." - Quote from ' The Wombles Who's Who ' at the back of each Wombles book