Koala Is Not a Bear

Written by Kristin L. Gray · Illustrated by Rachel McAlister

Koala's camp adventure reveals her true identity beyond the Bear Cabin.

4.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 71 ratings

32 pages· 480L

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Bookroo's summary

On her first day at camp, Koala believes she's found her place in the Bear Cabin. But Kangaroo insists she's not a bear. As Koala lists her similarities with Grizzly, she embarks on a journey to discover where she truly belongs. Will Koala find her place, or is there more to her identity than meets the eye? This charming tale of friendship and self-discovery invites readers to uncover the clues to Koala's true home.

From the publisher

It’s Koala’s first day at camp, and she thinks she’s found her place in the Bear Cabin–until know-it-all Kangaroo tells Koala that she is not a bear. Koala lists all the ways in which she resembles her new friend, Grizzly, but Kangaroo isn’t buying it. As Koala tries to find her place, alert readers will recognize clues about where Koala belongs.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 480L

Themes & topics

Books about animals Books about summer Books about camping Books about belonging Books about friendship

What readers & critics say

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4.3

“Koala may look like a bear, but she'll soon discover (as will you!) that she is, in fact, a marsupial (a.k.a. pouched mammal) as the note from the author explains more fully in the back. While the illustrations are truly adorable, and the book is informative (while still having a story) the very antagonistic and bullying tone of the kangaroo touting the fact that Koala is NOT a bear throughout the book seems slightly unneccessary, and a little off-putting.”

Marmee

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