The Koala Who Could

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How does the author describe Kevin’s habitat? Think of another animal and write a description of its habitat. What delectable scenes Jim Field has created to accompany Rachel Bright's catchy, fun to read aloud, rhyming narrative Kevin is terribly good at three things: clinging, napping and munching on leaf-buns. What three things are you really good at? What skill do you need to improve? This inspiring tale is about learning to let go so to discover new things. Good for bedtime, classrooms and cautious children!

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. Kevin isn’t sure he likes change though, he prefers things the way they’ve always been, up there in his tree with his leaves where everything moves slowly.Choose one of the animals in the illustrations and find out more about them. Can you write a non-chronological report about them?​ Rachel's rhymes are sublime ... Jim Field's humorous animal illustrations are fab, fab, FAB ... a sunshiney book full of fun Stylish art with Jon Klassen appeal and vibrant storytelling from two contemporary stars make this a story to shout about and have adults and children alike demanding it as a bedroom story time and again.

Discuss strategies that we can use when something in life is changing. How can we help others when their life is changing? Sometimes change comes along whether we like it or not ... but if you let it, change can be the making of you.

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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 Where do koalas, kangaroos, and dingos live? Find out more about Australia and write a report about the country. Use the information on our Australia Fact Cards.