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Koala
Koala
Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School Department, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: January 11, 2018
Review
An Australian author and illustrator present this book detailing the life of a koala bear for young children. The book is narrative nonfiction, with Koala's story being told in one font, and related facts given in a second font. It works very well. Interesting facts are presented such as koalas eat only limited types of eucalyptus leaves, males mark "their" trees with a scent gland on their chest, and males have loud, sometimes violent fights for a mate. The illustrations nicely enhance the text. There is an index at the end to aid young researchers. All in all, a very nice book.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Saxby, Claire
Illustrator: Vivas, Julie
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Candlewick
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre:
Audience: grades k-3
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: fair
ISBN: 9780763694814
Price: 16.99