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The Koala Who Could

Rachel Bright Jim Field

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English
Orchard Books
28 March 2017
A funny 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 ... 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!

WINNER of the Sainsbury's Book Award and the Evening Standard Oscar's Book Prize!

'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

By:  
Illustrated by:   Jim Field
Imprint:   Orchard Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 298mm,  Width: 240mm,  Spine: 6mm
Weight:   211g
ISBN:   9781408331644
ISBN 10:   1408331640
Pages:   32
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 5 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  0-5 years
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Author Website:   http://www.jimfield.co.uk/

Rachel Bright is a writer, illustrator, printmaker and eternal optimist. She is the creator of the award-winning stationery and homewares range, The Bright Side, which has sold over 2 million cards worldwide. Rachel has written and illustrated several books for children, including Love Monster, What Does Daddy Do? and My Sister is an Alien. She lives on a farm near the seaside with her partner and new baby daughter. Jim Field drew from a very early age with a burning ambition to 'make cartoons'. He studied animation at Hull School of Art and Design, graduated in 2002, gradually paved his way into the animation industry working as a director for Partizan in London. Meanwhile, he was also penning his way as a freelance illustrator working for editorial publications. His first picture book, Cats Ahoy! written by Peter Bently, won the Booktrust Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2011 and was nominated for the Kate Greenaway award.

Reviews for The Koala Who Could

The idea that you can't eradicate fear but can learn to manage it is a complex message made wodnerfully accesible. * Evening Standard * A feel good rhyming story...good to read aloud. * Sunday Independent * There was nothing I disliked in this. This is an amazing book, you should definitely try it. * Evening Echo (Cork) * What delectable scenes Jim Field has created to accompany Rachel Bright's catchy, fun to read aloud, rhyming narrative * Red Reading Hub * 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 * Rachel's rhymes are sublime ... Jim Field's humorous animal illustrations are fab, fab, FAB ... a sunshiney book full of fun * ReaditDaddy * ...a wonderful, fun, joyful story to read and to share. -- Caroline Horn * Reading Zone * A perfect tale for cautious children * Inis * This inspiring tale is about learning to let go so to discover new things. Good for bedtime, classrooms and cautious children! * South Wales Evening Post * A stylish book with a reassuring message about accepting change. * Parents In Touch * This is a joyful affirmation of adventure and is perfect for any shy, nervous readers, as well as those little ones who are a shade more rambunctious * Daily Mail * A charming rhyming tale about a koala averse to change who discovers that taking small risks can lead to big adventures * Huffington Post * Bright's fun rhyming narrative is perfectly complemented by Jim Field's bold illustrations in an inspiring story about Kevin the cautious koala who learns that stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to big adventures. * The Mail Online *


  • Short-listed for Evening Standard Oscar's First Book Prize 2017
  • Shortlisted for Evening Standard Oscar's First Book Prize 2017.

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