Don't Call Me Bear!

Written and illustrated by Aaron Blabey

A koala tries to correct people's misconceptions about its identity.

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24 pages· 390 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD520L

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Warren, a feisty koala on a mission to correct a common misconception: he's not a bear! Frustrated by constant misidentification, Warren humorously sets out to educate everyone about his true identity. As he shares his story, filled with quirky illustrations and surprising facts, will he finally convince the world of his koala truth? Dive into this laugh-out-loud tale and discover why Warren is so determined to set the record straight. Can he change minds, or will he forever be mistaken for something he's not?

From the publisher

Koala is NOT a bear! (Or is he?) Find out why Koala is so mad in this new, irresistibly funny picture book from Aaron Blabey, the bestselling creator of Pig the Pug!

“G’day, my name is Warren and I’ve got something to share… Just because I’m furry DOESN’T MEAN THAT I’M A BEAR.”

Koala is sick of being called the wrong thing. Koalas are NOT bears, and it is time that everyone knows it! Follow this feisty little koala as he explains why he is certainly NOT a bear (and why no one ever seems to believe him).

Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabey’s hysterical text and unforgettably wacky illustrations – plus nonfiction facts woven throughout – Don’t Call Me Bear! is a hilarious story about making sure everyone knows exactly who you are!

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 24
Words: 390
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD520L

Themes & topics

Books about animals Books about mammals Books about koalas Books about marsupials Books about identity

What readers & critics say

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“I love when stories teach about a fact in a fun and clever way. This book is definitely one that teaches and corrects a long standing misunderstood animal name.”

Mom of Boys

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