If the koala had known

Kevin the Koala doesn't like change. And he is not alone in that. There are many children and adults who find it difficult to change kindergartens, friends, jobs, places of residence, or life circumstances… This book is meant just for them.

The Koala Who Could is a wonderful, inspiring story in verse that nurtures, encourages, and helps in facing new circumstances and the changes that life brings.

The main character, Kevin the Koala, always likes everything to be the same. Exactly the same. He feels most comfortable in his tree, safe, snug, and secure. He clings tightly to his branch and won't let go, not even when his friends from the ground call him to come down and play with them. No matter how persistent they are, and no matter how much curiosity glows within Kevin to experience something new, the fear of change and inertia have always been stronger. Until one day when Kevin falls from his branch and finds himself in a completely unexpected situation. Terrified and shocked, he could never have guessed that he would experience a huuuuuuge relief and discover that the world can be wonderful and different, if only we dare to discover it.

The exceptional translation by Sandra Dosković Ognjenović, magical messages, and vivid illustrations give the book a special charm and become an excellent tool for parents in encouraging children to be bold and bravely embrace change.

One of seven wonderful, timeless books from the edition by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, worldwide bestsellers (The Lion Inside, The Squirrels Who Squabbled, The Gecko Who Dreamed of Being a Star, The Panda Who Wanted to Know, The Whale Who Wanted More, The Grumpy Camel)

Winner of the Evening Standard Oscar’s Book Prize and Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards in 2017.

International bestseller.

Text: Rachel Bright

Illustrations: Jim Field

Translation from English: Sandra Dosković Ognjenović

Format: 30 x 24 cm

Binding: hardcover

Number of pages: 32