When Koala Lou’s mother becomes so busy that she forgets to tell her firstborn how much she loves her, Koala Lou enters the Bush Olympics, intending to win an event and her mother’s love all at one time. “A first-rate choice for bedtime, story hour, or reading aloud.”--The Horn Book
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Fox's two new books join Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge as perfect examples of why the Australian writer has become one of today's top authors of children's books. Koala Lou is loved by everyone, but it is her mother who loves her most of all. She often tells her daughter, "Koala Lou, I DO love you." As the family grows and her mother gets busier, Koala Lou yearns to hear those words again. She sets out to win the Bush Olympics as a way to gain her mother's attention. Lofts's colored-pencil drawings portray the Australian flora and fauna beautifully, including a few of the more exotic species. In Night Noises , elderly Lilly Laceby lives with her fat old dog Butch Aggie. While Lily dozes in front of the fire, Butch Aggie becomes increasingly concerned by the sounds of cars, voices, knocking and shouts. At last, Lily finally wakes up to answer the door, where a veritable mob waits to wish her a happy 90th birthday. Denton uses cartoon balloons and large letters to show the simultaneous action. Both of Fox's books send out positive messages to children about the wonders of being human: Koala Lou celebrates the eternal love of a mother for her child without the sentimentality of Robert Munsch's Love You Forever , and Night Noises lovingly bridges the generation gap. Ages 3-6.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Fox's two new books join Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge as perfect examples of why the Australian writer has become one of today's top authors of children's books. Koala Lou is loved by everyone, but it is her mother who loves her most of all. She often tells her daughter, "Koala Lou, I DO love you." As the family grows and her mother gets busier, Koala Lou yearns to hear those words again. She sets out to win the Bush Olympics as a way to gain her mother's attention. Lofts's colored-pencil drawings portray the Australian flora and fauna beautifully, including a few of the more exotic species. In Night Noises , elderly Lilly Laceby lives with her fat old dog Butch Aggie. While Lily dozes in front of the fire, Butch Aggie becomes increasingly concerned by the sounds of cars, voices, knocking and shouts. At last, Lily finally wakes up to answer the door, where a veritable mob waits to wish her a happy 90th birthday. Denton uses cartoon balloons and large letters to show the simultaneous action. Both of Fox's books send out positive messages to children about the wonders of being human: Koala Lou celebrates the eternal love of a mother for her child without the sentimentality of Robert Munsch's Love You Forever , and Night Noises lovingly bridges the generation gap. Ages 3-6. (Publishers Weekly )
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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MEM FOX is the author of many acclaimed books, including Possum Magic, Koala Lou, Time for Bed, and, for adults, Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever. She lives in Adelaide, Australia.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
A Kid's Review
Format:Paperback
This is about a Koala named Koala Lou who thinks her mother does not love her anymore. So Koala Lou goes gum-tree climbing in the Bush Olympics to get her mother's attention. This book taught me that no matter what you do, your mother will always love you!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
A Kid's Review
Format:Paperback
Koala Lou entered the Bush Olympics Gum Tree Climbing event because her mother stopped saying, "Koala Lou, I do love you." Koala Lou won 2nd place and thought her mother wouldn't love her anymore. However, her mom said she would always love her no matter what.
Almost all the students in our 1st grade class loved this book! We learned that our parents love us no matter what.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By C.S.
Format:Paperback
I know a childrens book shouldn't make you cry, but I was actually crying in the end! What a wonderful, wonderful story, and beautiful ending! Lovely story about hard work to obtain a goal, but also that our children don't have to do ANYTHING to earn our love - we love them no matter what. Highly recommend this little book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great children's book
I definitely recommend this book. I read it as a child, and just purchased it for my nephew. It's a great gift for children who come from big families.
Published 1 month ago by Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
Loved this book. Great story about a Mother's love. Read it to our 5 year old granddaughter and she loves it too!
Published 3 months ago by chiefrita
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute book
I got this for my 5 year old. He loved the story and it kept him engaged. Good read, good purchase!
Published 4 months ago by Nate
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic
Koala Lou have the rhythm that sets Mem Fox apart as a children's author. It is a story of love that any child will enjoy but for the child adjusting to a new sibling, it's... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Donna Hicks
4.0 out of 5 stars
mothers are never to busy
This was a cute read, and I think it helped my 4 year old understand that although I'm busy with her new little brother, I will always have time for her. Read more
Published 5 months ago by LMAG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
A classic Australian tale about unconditional love. Resonates with children as young as two and much older, my five-year-old still enjoys it.
Published 12 months ago by Emma Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love, Love, Love
I love this book! I still remember it from when I was in the first grade. Our teacher read this book to class so much, and when the author came to town she took us to meet her. Read more
Published on May 12, 2011 by FeFe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Koala Lou
This is a charming book by a renouned author, a great read for people of any age--a fantastic holiday gift.
Published on November 30, 2010 by Antoinette
3.0 out of 5 stars
Meh
Overly sappy and sweet... and why did it take the koala doing a whole big THING to make her mom say she loved her?
Published on July 12, 2010 by Ulyyf
5.0 out of 5 stars
The perfect children's classic
My Mom used to read this book to me every day when I was little, and I just bought it for a little girl that I take care of. Read more
Published on June 1, 2009 by K. Davis
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