This inspiring tale is about learning to let go so to discover new things. Good for bedtime, classrooms and cautious children! How does the author describe Kevin’s habitat? Think of another animal and write a description of its habitat.

Write a diary entry from Kevin’s point of view for the day after his tree fell down. How does he feel about what happened? How has his life changed? Rachel's rhymes are sublime ... Jim Field's humorous animal illustrations are fab, fab, FAB ... a sunshiney book full of fun The questions reinforce your student’s understanding of The Koala Who Could and respond to the book by making connections, making plausible predictions and formulating new questions. They will analyze the characters, determine their point of view, analyze the problem and solution, and much more! From the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside comes a story about how taking a chance can open the door to exciting new adventures.

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This resource was also created so your students can reflect that it can be difficult to admit your fears and anxieties, but change can bring new and wonderful experiences. Bright's fun rhyming narrative is perfectly complemented by Jim Field's bold illustrations in an inspiring story about Kevin the cautious koala who learns that stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to big adventures.

The questions also help your students reflect on that it can be difficult to admit your fears and anxieties, but change can bring new and wonderful experiences. Choose one of the animals in the illustrations and find out more about them. Can you write a non-chronological report about them?​

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The questions and activities are opinion based, so there are NO answer keys. The activities were designed to be open-ended for easy differentiation. The activities are open-ended so that they can work at their own level, and you can assess their understanding. Kevin isn’t sure he likes change though, he prefers things the way they’ve always been, up there in his tree with his leaves where everything moves slowly.

Think of a time when something in your life changed. What was it? How did it affect you? How did you react?Stylish art with Jon Klassen appeal and vibrant storytelling from two contemporary stars make this a story to shout about and have adults and children alike demanding it as a bedroom story time and again. Sometimes change comes along whether we like it or not ... but if you let it, change can be the making of you. This book companion is a supplemental product. You can choose the most appropriate questions for your needs and the ability and understanding of your students. Rachel Bright is a wordsmith, illustrator and professional thinker of happy thoughts. She has written many bestselling books for children, including Love Monster, The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could - winner of the Evening Standard Oscar's Book Prize and the Sainsbury's Book Award. Her books have been translated into 40 languages and have sold over 2 million copies worldwide. She is also the creator of award-winning stationery and homewares range, The Brightside. Rachel lives on a farm near the seaside, with her partner and their two young daughters.