Michael Thompson (8) (1944–)

A koala family watches the arrival of different bear families dressed in clothes appropriate to the area they are from. The bears arrive riding bikes, or playing in a band all engaged in activities they enjoy. The koala parents find something to dislike about each group. But the koala children find delight in interacting with their new neighbors. Of course, the koala parents realize that there are no differences when children are happy and playing together. Delightful story with the obvious show more message that can not be repeated often enough. Illustrations are superb, love the faces, the clothes the appropriate activities that each bear group exhibits. Different bear groups are named in the front and back inside covers. Their location and size. For the record, it is pointed out that koalas are not bears. Originally published in Australia. Read as a selection from NetGalley. show less