Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The Koala and the Little Tree by Allisa Malnati and Aleksandra Szmidt - ADVISABLE

The Koala and the Little Tree
by Allisa Malnati illustrated by Aleksandra Szmidt
. PICTURE BOOK. New Frontier Publishing, 2025. $19. 9781916790988

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SEVERAL

Following a devastating wildfire, a brave koala and a small tree become unlikely partners on a mission to restore their home. Their journey through the ashes is a touching adventure that emphasizes that even the smallest duo can revitalize an entire ecosystem. 

 Malnati's central message—"If we do our part, the magic is never gone"—is so important in today’s world. She manages to be thought-provoking and inspiring without being overwhelming for its young audience. Unlike many purely fictional tales, this book includes essential backmatter with facts about koalas and conservation, making it as much a learning tool as it is a bedtime story. It can be used in a unit about endangered species and fire rehabilitation.

S. Lewis https://www.kingsenglish.com/item/xydjJyekr0gtp-QInJj-YQ

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