Rainbow The Koala
Surviving the Wild

by Remy Lai
Published by Allen and Unwin
ISBN 9781761065453

If you've read Pawcasso, and enjoyed it you're sure to love this next graphic novel by the same author, about a very cute koala, called Rainbow. His mum told him that she was inspired to name him Rainbow because the loves them as they are full of hope.

We think this is such a lovely story, beginning shortly after Rainbow was born and his fur had grown. He was living in his mum's pouch, all snuggly and warm while learning how to live and survive. He learns what type of trees provide their best homes and food  he should eat.  Rainbow also learns how they should take great care around other animals, insects, leaves and branches on the ground and humans.

You probably read about the dangerous conditions for koalas in the recent horrendous bushfires. This story shows the reader what happens to a young koala trying to survive the fires and his attempt to out run them and ... no spoilers here, but your heart will sing when you find out!

Award wining author, Remy Lai's new graphic novel is the first of two, Surviving the Wild series, inspiring for young readers to protect the bush and their surroundings. 

The illustrations are delightful, in this easy to read story, it is sure to keep little ones glued to the story and keep turning those pages to find out what happens to Rainbow, from pouch to surviving on his own.

This is an ideal gift.