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The Koala Who Could
(Paperback)
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Publishing Details
Full Title:
The Koala Who Could
Contributors:
By (Author) Rachel Bright
Illustrated by Jim Field
Publisher:
Hachette Children's Group
Imprint:
Orchard Books
Publication Date:
28th March 2017
UK Publication Date:
9th February 2017
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Readership:
Children
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Fiction
Main Subject:
Other Subjects:
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem
Dewey:
823.92
Prizes:
Short-listed for Evening Standard Oscar's First Book Prize 2017
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
32
Dimensions:
Width 240mm, Height 298mm, Spine 6mm
Weight:
211g
Description
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' - BooksellerReviews
A feel-good rhyming tale about facing up to change. Field's Australian animals are a treat - Bookseller
Author Bio
Rachel Bright (Author)
Rachel Bright is a wordsmith, illustrator and professional thinker of happy thoughts. She has written many bestselling 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 been translated into 40 languages and have sold over 2 million copies worldwide. 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.Jim Field (Illustrator) Jim Field is an award-winning illustrator, character designer and animation director. He has illustrated many bestselling children's books, including Oi Frog! (written by Kes Gray) and The Lion Inside (written by Rachel Bright). Jim is also the illustrator of the Rabbit and Bear series, J.K. Rowling's The Christmas Pig and his debut author-illustrator bilingual picture book, Monsieur Roscoe on Holiday. He lives near Paris with his wife and daughter.