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