The Koala Who Could: From The World of Rachel Bright & Jim Field
Rachel Bright, Jim Field
A funny 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
Reviews
This book has lovely pictures. The story is good and he tries something new that he thinks he can’t do but he can
Doctor Kiki Mozzarella 05.09.2026
Loved this one
Count Pluto Custard 29.08.2026
I like the koala because his name is Kevin , and he won’t let go of the tree, I will recommend the book to my sister and mum
Lady Morgana Bubble-wrap 25.08.2026
The koala that could is inspiring to kids to help push them out their comfort zone. My favourite thing about the book is that Kevin likes to keep things the same.But when change comes along uninvited one day,Kevin discovers that life can b new and wonderful.Do recommend!
Dame Pansy Bonsai 24.08.2026
We loved this book and were very excited to read it.
Countess June Costa-Rica 24.08.2026
I thought Kevin was shy
Corporal Octopus Taramasalata 22.08.2026
I liked it because he tried something new
Professor Pudsey Haystack 20.08.2026
I liked the setting. I wouldn’t recommend it to my friends
Duchess Magnolia Dalmatian 18.08.2026
When the tree came down
Ambassador Aardvark Dangerous 14.08.2026
I would recommend it, I love the book. My favourite character is the koala.
King Crocodile Spinner 11.08.2026
Brilliant story about bravery!
Countess Fenella Hungry-Hippo 09.08.2026
I liked the bit where the koala imagined that he was about to fall into a crocodiles mouth.
Madam Mistral Gormenghast 08.08.2026
Star Reviewer
I liked the bit where the wood pecker pecked Kevin's tree and it started falling.
Ambassador Chester O’Doughnut 05.08.2026
Brilliant book
Count Chilli Glitterball 05.08.2026
I love that the tree falls down.
Officer Bunny Archway 25.07.2026
I like it.
General Kipper Pinkerton 24.07.2026
I liked this book because he made friends.
Earl Leach Elephant 21.07.2026
I liked the bit when he came out to play with all the other animals.
Earl Race-car Sequins 20.07.2026
I think life would be better if you try something new.
Coach Sapphire Pineapple 20.07.2026
I liked it when Kevin made friends with the other animals
Duchess Beryl Hammersmith 11.07.2026