The Koala Who Could 10th Anniversary Edition (from The World Of Rachel Bright & Jim Field)

By (author) Bright Rachel; Illustrated by Field Jim
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Celebrate the 10th birthday of this beloved story about dealing with change and overcoming worries, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside.
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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 ... 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

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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.
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A charming rhyming tale about a koala averse to change who discovers that taking small risks can lead to big adventures
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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
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A stylish book with a reassuring message about accepting change.
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This inspiring tale is about learning to let go so to discover new things. Good for bedtime, classrooms and cautious children!
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A perfect tale for cautious children
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...a wonderful, fun, joyful story to read and to share.
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Rachel''s rhymes are sublime ... Jim Field''s humorous animal illustrations are fab, fab, FAB ... a sunshiney book full of fun
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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.
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What delectable scenes Jim Field has created to accompany Rachel Bright''s catchy, fun to read aloud, rhyming narrative
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There was nothing I disliked in this. This is an amazing book, you should definitely try it.
Biographical note:
Rachel Bright is a wordsmith, illustrator and professional thinker of happy thoughts. A prolific creator, she has written countless bestselling books for children, including Love Monster, The Lion Inside, The Koala Who Could and The Worrysaurus and has won many prestigious awards including The Lollies, The Evening Standard Oscar''s Book Prize and The Sainsbury''s Book Award. Her books have been translated into 47 languages and have sold over 5 million copies worldwide. She is also the creator of award-winning stationery and homewares range, The Brightside. Rachel lives in a forest clearing near the seaside, with her partner, their two young daughters and numerous animals. Jim Field is an award-winning illustrator, character designer and animation director. He has won multiple awards including the BookTrust Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Oscar''s Book Prize, Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Awa