By Rachel Bright (author) , Jim Field (illustrator) Part of the The World of Rachel Bright & Jim Field series
"A funny rhyming story about dealing with change and overcoming worries which will encourage even the most cautious of readers to embrace life"
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Kevin the cuddly koala is king of the staying-still kings. He feels secure high up in his tree so turns down all the invitations from his friends to come down and play, until one terrible day his tree crashes to the ground. But even as his worst fears are realised Kevin notices he feels fine, that life can be great when you try something new.
Rachel Bright’s joyous, funny rhyming text and Jim Field’s vibrant illustrations will encourage even the most cautious of readers to embrace life and there should be a place for this on bookshelves high and low!
Celebrate the 10th birthday of this beloved rhyming story about dealing with change and overcoming worries, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside.
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In a wonderful place, at the breaking of dawn, where the breezes were soft and the sunshine was warm, a place where the creatures ran wild and played free ... A Koala called Kevin clung to a tree.
Meet Kevin. A koala who likes to keep things the same. Exactly the same. But sometimes change comes along whether we like it or not... And, as Kevin discovers, if you step outside your comfort zone and try new things, you might just surprise yourself!
Fabulous rhymes, I'm in love with Kevin and would like to buy this for all my friends' children. Claudia Winkleman
A feel-good rhyming tale ...Field's Australian animals are a treat Bookseller
A stylish book with a reassuring message about accepting change. Parents In Touch
A charming rhyming tale about a koala averse to change who discovers that taking small risks can lead to big adventures Huffington Post
A perfect tale for cautious children Inis Fans of The Gruffalo and Giraffes Can't Dance will love this feelgood rhyming story portraying a positive message about facing up to change ...Stylish art with Jon Klassen appeal and vibrant storytelling from two contemporary stars make this a story to shout about - it will make you laugh, cry and read it every bedtime. Booktopia
What delectable scenes Jim Field has created to accompany Rachel Bright's catchy, fun to read aloud, rhyming narrative Red Reading Hub
Rachel's rhymes are sublime ... Jim Field's humorous animal illustrations are fab, fab, FAB ... a sunshiney book full of fun ReaditDaddy
Rachel Bright is a wordsmith, illustrator and professional thinker of happy thoughts. She has written several books for children, including Love Monster, The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could – winner of the Evening Standard Oscar’s Book Prize and the Sainsbury’s Book Award. Her books have sold over 300,000 copies in the UK alone and been translated into over 30 languages. She is also the creator of award-winning stationery and homewares range, The Brightside. Rachel lives on a farm near the seaside, with her partner and their two young daughters.
You can read an extended biography of Rachel by clicking here .
10 Things you might not know about Rachel Bright:
She collects alphabets and hats and has a Nissan Figaro car which everyone says looks like a matchbox toy.
She used to be an air Hostess for Virgin Atlantic, when she got to visit Richard Branson's island of Necker.
She loves nothing more than getting all inky in the printmaking studio where she’ll often work super late, when there’s magic in the air.
She lives on a farm near the seaside, which she shares with her family, their dog Elvis and a cockerel called Herman.
She’s done zillions of different jobs before becoming an author and illustrator, including owning a landscape gardening business, being a life-guard and a TV extra (she was once taken hostage by Daleks in 'Dr.Who'). Her first proper boss was Samantha Cameron, now of No.10 Downing St.
She also runs an impressively global card and gift empire called ‘the brightside’ and occasionally practices her evil laugh.
She has hundreds of stories tucked away in her studio (an occasionally messy, converted caravan) which she can’t wait to turn into books.
She once won a week-long date in Tahiti, with ‘Man of the Millenium’ featured in Marie Claire magazine (and then spent a long time living it down).
She spent six years working as a copywriter in advertising, during which time she once had to dress up as a chicken.
She runs a really long way every day and has done loads of ultra-marathons all over the world, the most recent of which include the Atlantic Coast Challenge (3 marathons in 3 days) and the Midnight Sun marathon in the Arctic Circle.
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Celebrate the 10th birthday of this beloved rhyming story about dealing with change and overcoming worries, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside. In a wonderful place, at the breaking of dawn, where the breezes were soft and the sunshine was warm, a place where the creatures ran wild and played free ...
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Koala Who Could and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
The Koala Who Could features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Animal Stories, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children's and Young Adult Fiction
Paperback, Board book. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Koala Who Could was written by Rachel Bright and published by Orchard Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
The Koala Who Could has 32 pages
Yes it is part of The World of Rachel Bright & Jim Field series
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