The Koala Who Could: From The World of Rachel Bright & Jim Field

Perfect book for little ones, vibrant colour, thick pages and beautiful story.

All of Rachel Bright’s books are beautifully written, with lovely stories. They’re full of rhythm, which makes them sound great when read aloud. My child absolutely loves them for bedtime!

Like all of the the Rachel Bright and Jim Field books, The Koala who Could is a delightful children's book, combining gorgeous story telling with with beautifil story telling. Kevin the Koala doesn't like to come down from his tree and constantly shuns invites from his animal friends, until one day he's forced to come down and realises that life is better when you say yes to things. Adults will enjoy the story and and the positive messaging - Bright has a knack for delivering important ideals - whilst creating lovable animal characters that children will relate to. Children will love the rhyming story telling and will enjoy picking out the details in Field's illustrations. A truly beautiful book.

Great book for anyone who likes koalas my niece really enjoys reading this book

Super story, child friendly discussing worries, fear of change and feeling scared. Good condition and arrived quickly.

The message of the story is so simple but it has helped my koala obsessed twin grandchildren to learn and grow in confidence and in their own abilities. It’s beautiful to look at and the illustration style is very Australian in its colour scheme and the main character is very cute and memorable. The story itself is very well written and detailed but not so complex that it can’t be understood or remembered. The pictures have a lot of hidden details that children can point out so they can ask questions of their own it’s designed to be entertaining and educational. If you want to buy a book that will help your child learn and grow without forcing it down their throats then you should definitely buy this one.

Lovely illustrations and story with a meaningful message. Recommended

Lovely story. Good book to read if a child is scared about something.

... but it has a habit of softly tapping adults on the shoulder and saying, “Hey… this might be about you.” Kevin the koala is perfectly happy exactly where he is. Same tree. Same view. Same routine. Why change anything if everything feels safe? New things are suspicious. Change is overrated. And honestly, Kevin has very solid arguments. What makes this story so lovable is how deeply human Kevin feels. His resistance to change is not mocked or rushed. It’s understood. Rachel Bright doesn’t tell children, or adults, to “just be brave”. She shows that fear of change is normal, and that courage often starts with curiosity, not confidence. There is real humour here too. Kevin’s inner monologue will make parents smile knowingly, especially those who have ever said “I’m fine like this” while clinging tightly to their own metaphorical tree. Children will laugh, relate, and feel seen rather than pushed. The illustrations are vibrant and full of life. The contrast between Kevin’s stillness and the buzzing world around him is beautifully done. When the leap finally happens, it feels earned, joyful, and surprisingly emotional. This is a wonderful book to read with children who struggle with transitions, new schools, new routines, or big feelings around change. It’s also a quiet comfort read for grown-ups navigating change while pretending they are totally fine. In short: a hopeful, funny, and compassionate story about change. Not as something to fear, but as something that might just surprise you. And Kevin proves that you don’t stop being scared before you leap. You leap while scared 🐨💚

If you are looking for an amazing board book that will be great for your kid as they age and it has great graphics a story that has a life lesson, look no further. All of Rachel Bright's books are fantastic. They each tell a different story through the lives of animals. The stories always have a life lesson that is easy to understand for young kids and the images in the books are eye grabbing. Her writing makes it easy to really get into story telling. I cannot say enough good things about all of her books!

The Koala Who Could is a delightful story that encourages courage, perseverance, and self-confidence in young children. The rhythmic text and engaging narrative make it easy for little ones to follow along, and the story delivers a positive, motivating message without feeling preachy. The illustrations are colorful and expressive, capturing attention while complementing the storyline beautifully. The book is well-made with sturdy pages, making it suitable for repeated reading by tiny hands. This is a heartwarming and educational read that children and parents will enjoy together. Highly recommended for toddlers and preschoolers

Uno dei libri preferiti da mio figlio (non è bilingue ma riesce a seguire bene la storia in inglese). La rima lo rende accattivante e da ritmo alla lettura, le immagini aiutano a capire anche dove magari c'è un gap linguistico. Insieme a "The Lion Inside", è uno dei più belli. Questo in particolare parla del coraggio di buttarsi in nuove avventure, quindi è molto indicato per quei bambini un pochino "timidi", che faticano a lasciarsi andare alla novità o che sono semplicemente dei super osservatori che si uniscono all'attività solo quando questa ormai è finita. Consiglio di prenderlo in inglese in quanto quello tradotto in italiano non lo trovo altrettanto bello: mancano le rime e quindi la storia perde di "sonorità" e cattura meno (a parer mio) l'interesse del bambino.

Love all of Rachel Bright's books so this was absolutely needed to add to our collection. A lovely story of a koala who struggles to try new things. Highly recommended. Book received in excellent condition.