afro8921's review against another edition
5.0
"Koala is the most terrible terrible." This book was both hilarious and scary at the same time. No matter how many times Adam tries to get rid of Koala, Koala always shows up in the most unlikely places. This book is a great mix of scary and funny. This is a great book for any child who has had a doll that scared them.
dawnoftheread's review against another edition
4.0
This may be one of the creepiest picture books ever.
missprint_'s review against another edition
4.0
*I* love it. but what kid could you read this to without giving them nightmares forever?
bookswithzaya's review against another edition
3.0
My sister is going to have a baby within the next couple of months and it just so happens his first stuffed animal is a Koala.
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nilaffle's review against another edition
5.0
The entertaining and universal tale of a boy and his weird-looking toy he didn't ask for and wants nothing to do with (and you can see why, Koala's a bit frightening). Sean Ferrell's writing is minimal but funny paired with Charles Santoso's expressive illustrations. The ending may surprise you. The last page is my FAVORITE part!
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
I read this one at ALA midwinter and really enjoyed it.
Enough that I preordered it.
Then I got busy and never had a chance to read it again until now.
And I loved it again. It's not your typical children's book. It really isn't warm and fuzzy.
Koala is creepy. The illustrator, Charles Santoso does a great job.
I can see this creeping some kids out. But a lot more are going to love it.
But maybe not love koala.
Enough that I preordered it.
Then I got busy and never had a chance to read it again until now.
And I loved it again. It's not your typical children's book. It really isn't warm and fuzzy.
Koala is creepy. The illustrator, Charles Santoso does a great job.
I can see this creeping some kids out. But a lot more are going to love it.
But maybe not love koala.
heisereads's review
4.0
This book made me laugh, after I got creeped out by the koala's eyes that seemed to stare right into my soul...so the illustrations are great. I appreciated the surprising twist at the end, and think my students will too.
yapha's review
4.0
Anyone who has had a creepy toy will relate to this story. Recommended for grades K-2.