Experiences Matter: Koala Goes on Holiday

A funny, charming first introduction to the idea of being away from home
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Experiences Matter: Koala Goes on Holiday by Sue Graves is a delightful children's story about a young koala's first holiday adventure. It explores themes of friendship, new experiences, and personal growth as the koala learns to navigate the excitement and challenges of being away from home. The story is engaging and filled with charming illustrations that bring the adventure to life for young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you are looking for a delightful children's story that combines adventure with valuable life lessons. It's perfect for young readers who love stories about animals and new experiences. With engaging illustrations and a charming narrative, this book encourages kids to explore the world around them while learning the importance of making friends and discovering new things.

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Experiences Matter: Koala Goes on Holiday

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the experience of being away from home for young children

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Koala Goes on Holiday offers a gentle introduction to the experience of being away from home for young children.

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of being away from their familiar surroundings. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences.

Koala is going on holiday, and everyone is very excited - everyone except Koala. She is nervous about being away from home. What if she doesn't like the beach? What if she doesn't like the food? Luckily, her sister is there to reassure her...

The Experiences Matter series of picture books provides a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. It supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage and is also suitable for use with children in KS1. This series can be used to discuss values and is suitable for children under 5.

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Experiences Matter: Koala Goes on Holiday is praised as an excellent tool for sharing and sparking discussions among children and parents. The book and its series are commended for the valuable lessons they impart through engaging storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781445182155

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd

Illustration: Full colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Trevor Dunton
  • Illustrated by Trevor Dunton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 194.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Sue Graves (Author)

Sue Graves has been a freelance children's author for more than 17 years. She has written over two hundred books for children from pre-school up to 15+ years. She writes fiction and non-fiction, plays and poetry across the age ranges.

Sue loves reading all sorts of books and is at her happiest when she has a book in her hand. She also loves painting in watercolours, playing tennis and badminton and going for long walks in the country with her husband and children.

Trevor Dunton (Illustrator)

Illustrator and musician Trevor Dunton has loved drawing animals since he was in short trousers. OK, he was wearing short trousers yesterday, but it was a warm day and anyway, it's a figure of speech.

A keen tennis player and apiarist, if he isn't hitting the fluff of a ball, he can generally be found in a field in Kent serenading his bees.

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