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Biographical note
Rachel Bright is a wordsmith, illustrator and professional thinker of happy thoughts. She has written many bestselling books for children, including Love Monster, The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could - winner of the Evening Standard Oscar's Book Prize and the Sainsbury's Book Award. Her books have been translated into 40 languages and have sold over 2 million copies worldwide. She is also the creator of award-winning stationery and homewares range, The Brightside. Rachel lives on a farm near the seaside, with her partner and their two young daughters. Jim Field is an award-winning illustrator, character designer and animation director. He has illustrated many bestselling children's books, including Oi Frog! (written by Kes Gray) and The Lion Inside (written by Rachel Bright). Jim is also the illustrator of the Rabbit and Bear series, J.K. Rowling's The Christmas Pig and his debut author-illustrator bilingual picture book, Monsieur Roscoe on Holiday. He lives near Paris with his wife and daughter.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.
The Mail Online
A charming rhyming tale about a koala averse to change who discovers that taking small risks can lead to big adventures
Huffington Post
This is a joyful affirmation of adventure and is perfect for any shy, nervous readers, as well as those little ones who are a shade more rambunctious
Daily Mail
A stylish book with a reassuring message about accepting change.
Parents In Touch
This inspiring tale is about learning to let go so to discover new things. Good for bedtime, classrooms and cautious children!
South Wales Evening Post
A perfect tale for cautious children
Inis
...a wonderful, fun, joyful story to read and to share.
- Caroline Horn, Reading Zone
Rachel's rhymes are sublime ... Jim Field's humorous animal illustrations are fab, fab, FAB ... a sunshiney book full of fun
ReaditDaddy
Fans of The Gruffalo and Giraffes Can't Dance will love this feelgood rhyming story portraying a positive message about facing up to change ...Stylish art with Jon Klassen appeal and vibrant storytelling from two contemporary stars make this a story to shout about - it will make you laugh, cry and read it every bedtime.
Booktopia
What delectable scenes Jim Field has created to accompany Rachel Bright's catchy, fun to read aloud, rhyming narrative
Red Reading Hub
There was nothing I disliked in this. This is an amazing book, you should definitely try it.
Evening Echo (Cork)
A feel good rhyming story...good to read aloud.
Sunday Independent
The idea that you can't eradicate fear but can learn to manage it is a complex message made wodnerfully accesible.
Evening Standard