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
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
We LOVE Kevin and the line: "he looked up and the love staring down from the sky"
Master Jazzy Biscuits 26.06.2026
I likened this book. This is a fiction book. I liked the fact that koala was scared at the first and later friends helped him to get down and be brave.
Corporal Quicksand Palm-tree 11.01.2026
Good & enjoyable.
Corporal Cornetto Spaghetti-Hoops 18.12.2025
It was great, I loved it. It was fun.
Marshal Boadicea Bacon-slicer 07.09.2025
liked that the woodpecker pecked the tree down.
Duchess Beryl Birdbath 01.09.2025
I liked that the koala finally tried something new
Prince Gator Palm-tree 28.08.2025
I like this one because it's cute.
Commander Burp Pinkerton 28.08.2025
I like Kevin the koala
Mademoiselle Beany Taramasalata 19.08.2025
I liked The Koala Who Could. Koala was scared but he was brave at the end. The pictures are funny and cute. It shows me not to be scared to try new things.
Superintendent Gargoyle Moonbeam 18.08.2025
Fab reading to nanny
Professor Cornelius Rollercoaster 13.08.2025
My favorite book so far
Lady Babs Mozzarella 13.08.2025
I didn’t like it when the woodpecker was breaking Kevin’s tree. I liked it at the end when he found that he could play with his friends
Captain Fenella Flattery 11.08.2025
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