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Macmillan Children's Book

Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala

Surviving the Wild

Author: Remy Lai

Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala

Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala

$8.99

About This Book

Planet Earth meets Narwhal and Jelly in this funny and suspenseful early reader graphic novel series featuring heroic animals surviving in the perilous wilderness! Inspired...

Page Count
112
On Sale
04/05/2022
Age Range
6-9

Book Details

Planet Earth meets Narwhal and Jelly in this funny and suspenseful early reader graphic novel series featuring heroic animals surviving in the perilous wilderness! Inspired by true events, the book includes facts about climate change, koalas, and how kids can help protect the environment.

"A heartening and pensive story, told through irresistibly charming art, Star the Elephant is an utter delight." —John Patrick Green, New York Times-bestselling creator of InvestiGators, on Star the Elephant


Rainbow the Koala is ready to go off and live on his own—or so his mom says. But Rainbow is scared! The kookaburra bird cackles at him and he struggles to find a tree to call his home. As scorching heat takes hold and Rainbow runs out of water, he'll soon face his most dangerous test: surviving a bush fire.

Imprint Publisher

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

ISBN

9781250876799

Reading Guide

In The News

* "Though high on the adorable factor, this is also a ­powerful, stirring ­example of the ­devastating impact of climate change." —School Library Journal, starred review

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Pulled in by simple yet adorable illustrations . . . this tender tale packs an all too timely environmental message." —School Library Journal, starred review, on Star the Elephant

"A heartening and pensive story, told through irresistibly charming art, Star the Elephant is an utter delight." —John Patrick Green, New York Times-bestselling creator of InvestiGators, on Star the Elephant

"Gorgeously drawn and bursting with charm, adventure, and tenderness. . . Star the Elephant is a pure delight for young readers." —Jonathan Stutzman, author of Llama Destroys the World, on Star the Elephant

Praise for Pawcasso

"It's tail-wagging entertaining!" —Kelly Yang, New York Times bestselling author

"A beautifully drawn and delightful story bursting with art, books, and fun!" —Maria Scrivan, New York Times bestselling author

Fly on the Wall


A Best Book of the Year for Kirkus, Booklist, Chicago Public Library, and School Library Journal!

“Funny, enthralling, and a great reminder that being a little odd isn’t a bad thing.” —Kayla Miller, author of Click and Camp

"Bright, funny storytelling . . . in this sharp, sweet story there is much to connect with." —The New York Times Book Review

* "Near-misses and laugh-out-loud moments abound, which will endear it to readers who like 'Big Nate' and 'Wimpy Kid.'" —School Library Journal, starred review

* "A smile-inducing crowd-pleaser." —Booklist, starred review

Pie in the Sky

Winner of the Sid Fleischman Award for Humor!

Named a Best Book of the Year by Parents Magazine, NPR, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, BookRiot, Horn Book, and Kirkus! An Indie Next pick!

"Heartwarming and rib-tickling." —Terri Libenson, bestselling author of Invisible Emmie

* "Perfect for fans of Gene Luen Yang and Victoria Jamieson." —Shelf Awareness, starred review

* "The perfect mixture of funny and emotionally resonant." —School Library Journal, starred review

"[A] stunning debut." —NPR

About the Creators

Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala

Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala

$8.99