Koala Lou
Paperback – Picture Book, February 28, 1994
HarperCollins · Paperback · February 28, 1994
In this beautifully illustrated and fun-filled picture book, a young koala competes for her mother's heart when a new sibling is on the way--only to discover that families come in all shapes and sizes, and that there is no second place when it comes to love.
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- Who it’s for
- A tender picture-book story pairs family change with a koala’s spirited bid for her mother’s attention.
- Themes
- Family love, Adjusting to a new sibling
- Genres
- New Baby Stories, Animal Stories, Australia & Oceania Stories
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In this beautifully illustrated and fun-filled picture book, a young koala competes for her mother's heart when a new sibling is on the way--only to discover that families come in all shapes and sizes, and that there is no second place when it comes to love. Perfect for growing families or as a baby shower gift.
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When Koala Lou’s mother becomes so busy that she forgets to tell her firstborn how much she loves her, Koala Lou enters the Bush Olympics, intending to win an event and her mother’s love all at one time. Filled with charming art and featuring a heartwarming story about family, read the classic that's been called, “a first-rate choice for bedtime, story hour, or reading aloud.”--The Horn Book.
Room for Love
A tender picture-book story pairs family change with a koala’s spirited bid for her mother’s attention.
Come here for
- A warm read about welcoming a new sibling and making room for love
Expect
- Charming illustrations, gentle humor, and a heartfelt family story for reading aloud
Where it sits
| New Baby Stories | 74% |
|---|---|
| Animal Stories | 47% |
| Australia & Oceania Stories | 25% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Animal Stories
- Baby Animals
- Bedtime & Dreams
- New Baby Stories
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- Parent-Child Stories
- Sports Stories
- Games
- Cycling Stories
- Authors
- Mem Fox
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- February 28, 1994
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Family love · Adjusting to a new sibling
- Reading lane
- Animal Stories