{"product_id":"koala-paperback-1","title":"Koala: Read and Wonder - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClaire Saxby\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJulie Vivas\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The watercolor illustrations are dramatic, colorful, and attractive. . . . Youngsters will enjoy learning about the marsupial . . . all within a moving tale filled with adventure.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a young male koala outgrows his mother's pouch, it's time to find a new home for himself, braving perils and adventures along the way. Rival koalas, fierce storms, and frightening snakes force Koala to keep moving until he finds a safe place to call his own. In this dramatic nonfiction account, two renowned Australian picture book creators bring us a surprising and authentic look at the ever-popular koala.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaire Saxby\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of several books for children, including \u003ci\u003eBig Red Kangaroo \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eEmu, \u003c\/i\u003eboth\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Graham Byrne. Claire Saxby lives in Melbourne, Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulie Vivas\u003c\/b\u003e is one of Australia's most beloved illustrators. Her many books for children include the classic \u003ci\u003ePossum Magic, \u003c\/i\u003ewritten by Mem Fox. Julie Vivas lives in Sydney, Australia.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 8.9 x 9.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42156635652231,"sku":"9781536208962","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/2486edb122c00aadcc93560dcd8c8564.webp?v=1733245102","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/koala-paperback-1","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}