The Koala Who Could Board Book
No. of pages 30
Published: 2018
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.
There are 30 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2018 by Hachette Children's Group .
Jim Field is a lead driven, pencil pushing, 12 volt DC enhanced, 25 frames per second, illustrator and animator of 2 headed dogs and hands with 3 fingers, caffeine filled, commission loving, led zeppelin fan. amen. Rachel Bright is a writer, illustrator, designer, printmaker and eternal optimist! Rachel has worked as an air hostess, an extra in Doctor Who and an advertising copywriter, and her picture book, My Sister is an Alien won the Nottingham children's book award. Rachel also runs the card and gift company The Bright Side.
Oscar's Book Prize
Animals in literature
Mammals in literature
Nature in literature
New Experiences in literature
Self Esteem And Self Reliance in literature
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Oscar's First Book Prize
This book was recognised by the Oscar's Book Prize Award. Oscar's Book Prize is a British children's book prize awarded annually to a book for pre-school age children, which was first published in the UK during the previous calendar year.
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 *
A charming rhyming tale about a koala averse to change who discovers that taking small risks can lead to big adventures * Huffington Post *
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 stylish book with a reassuring message about accepting change. * Parents In Touch *
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 perfect tale for cautious children * Inis *
...a wonderful, fun, joyful story to read and to share. -- Caroline Horn * Reading Zone *
Rachel's rhymes are sublime ... Jim Field's humorous animal illustrations are fab, fab, FAB ... a sunshiney book full of fun * ReaditDaddy *
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 *
There was nothing I disliked in this. This is an amazing book, you should definitely try it. * Evening Echo (Cork) *
