Age
4-8
Grade
PK-3
Claire Saxby, Julie Vivas
Koala
Paperback
(Candlewick Sept. 10, 2019)
, Reprint edition
“The watercolor illustrations are dramatic, colorful, and attractive. . . . Youngsters will enjoy learning about the marsupial . . . all within a moving tale filled with adventure.” — School Library Journal
When a young male koala outgrows his mother’s pouch, it’s time to find a new home for himself, braving perils and adventures along the way. Rival koalas, fierce storms, and frightening snakes force Koala to keep moving until he finds a safe place to call his own. In this dramatic nonfiction account, two renowned Australian picture book creators bring us a surprising and authentic look at the ever-popular koala.
When a young male koala outgrows his mother’s pouch, it’s time to find a new home for himself, braving perils and adventures along the way. Rival koalas, fierce storms, and frightening snakes force Koala to keep moving until he finds a safe place to call his own. In this dramatic nonfiction account, two renowned Australian picture book creators bring us a surprising and authentic look at the ever-popular koala.
- Series
- Read and Wonder
- ISBN
- 1536208965 / 9781536208962
- Pages
- 32
- Weight
- 6.1 oz.
- Dimensions
- 9.1 x 0.1 in.
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