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Rainbow the Koala: Surviving the Wild 1

By Remy Lai
Series: SURVIVING THE WILD
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Rainbow the Koala: Surviving the Wild 1 by Remy Lai is a heart-warming children's story following a young koala named Rainbow. As Rainbow embarks on a journey through the Australian bush, he learns essential skills for survival. Through encounters with other animals and natural challenges, Rainbow discovers resilience and friendship in the wild.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a heartwarming story about friendship, resilience, and adventure in the wild. Perfect for young readers, it beautifully combines charming illustrations with an engaging narrative, exploring themes of survival and courage through the journey of an adorable koala.

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A heartfelt and hopeful early-reader, full-colour graphic novel series, featuring adorable animals surviving in the wilderness despite the perils of climate change. From the multi-award-winning creator of Pawcasso.

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WINNER: 2023 Comic Arts Awards of Australia, Silver Ledger

Hi! I'm Rainbow and I'm a koala. My mum says it's time for me to go out and find a new home to call my own. But life in the bush can be scary! It's hard to find the perfect tree. A kookaburra keeps laughing at me. It's hot and I'm thirsty and ... do I smell smoke?

This inspiring series offers the perfect introduction for young readers to the wonders and perils of the natural world - and how we can all do our part to protect it.

Series: SURVIVING THE WILD

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  • Rainbow the Koala: Surviving the Wild 1
    WINNER: 2023 Comic Arts Awards of Australia, Silver Ledger Hi! I'm Rainbow and I'm a koala. My mum says it's time for me to go out and find a new home to call my own. But life in the bush can be scary! It's hard to find the perfect tree. A kookaburra keeps laughing at me. It's hot and I'm...
    By Remy Lai
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Rainbow the Koala: Surviving the Wild 1 by Remy Lai is praised for its captivating illustrations and its heartwarming yet poignant story about animal survival and environmental issues. Reviewers commend the book for engaging young readers with its endearing animal characters and hopeful narrative, despite the serious themes of bushfires and climate change. The book is especially appreciated for educating children about wildlife protection while maintaining a balance between the perils faced by animals and the positive impact of human intervention.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761065453

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 April 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 112

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Graphic Novels Remy Lai Series: SURVIVING THE WILD Young Adult

About the Author

Remy Lai was born in Indonesia, grew up in Singapore and currently lives in Brisbane, Australia, where she writes and draws stories for kids with her two dogs by her side. She is also the award-winning creator of Pie in the Sky, Fly on the Wall and Pawcasso. www.remylai.com

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