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9th out of 115 books
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Koala Lou
by
Mem Fox,
Pamela Lofts
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
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
February 28th 1994
by Sandpiper
(first published 1988)
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Book 6, Day 6 - Mini Family Classics from News Limited.
First published in 1988.
30ish pages
Author: Mem Fox
Illustrator: Pamela Lofts
When you ask an Aussie to name an iconic children's picture book author, Mem Fox's name will appear 9 times out of 10. And if you ask this hypothetical person to name one of her books? It'll probably be "Possum Magic"; but "Koala Lou" would come a close second.
Born in Australia, educated in Africa and England, now based in South Australia, Fox's books demonstrate her...more
First published in 1988.
30ish pages
Author: Mem Fox
Illustrator: Pamela Lofts
When you ask an Aussie to name an iconic children's picture book author, Mem Fox's name will appear 9 times out of 10. And if you ask this hypothetical person to name one of her books? It'll probably be "Possum Magic"; but "Koala Lou" would come a close second.
Born in Australia, educated in Africa and England, now based in South Australia, Fox's books demonstrate her...more
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From the day she was born, all the bush animals loved soft and cuddly Koala Lou, but it was her mother who loved her the most. All day long her mother would praise her beloved baby saying, “Koala Lou, I DO love you!” But the years pass and Koala Lou’s mother has many other children that take up her time. Her mother is too busy to express her love as she used to and Koala Lou longs to hear those words again, so she decides to train to win the gum tree climbing event at the Bush Olympics. Even tho...more
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Read this book and then tell me you haven’t fallen in love with koalas. This story tackles the common feeling of not enough motherly love to go round. When Koala Lou is born EVERYONE loves her, but none as much as her Mom who reminds of the fact 100 times a day. But the inevitable happens and siblings arrive and Koala Lou wishes her mother would repeat those words. So she comes up with a plan. She will compete in the bush Olympics. Winning her event will surely assure her mother’s love (sound fa...more
In Koala Lou Pamela Lofts, the illustrator, captures the story written by Mem Fox in several differnet ways. She used bordered images with parts of the image overlapping the border to show depth. The illustrations are enhancing to the story and show simple things that are not seen in the text. The placement of the characters and the expressions given to them also enhances the meaning of the text. The colors used were different depending on the time of day and had a similar theme of being bright...more
Koala Lou is a picture book that examines what happens when a family starts to expand. At one time or another, each and every one of us have felt like an outsider in our own home. Koala Lou just wants some attention and love from her mother; and how better to do it than join the Olympics! This picture book demonstrates the universal concept of the never-ending love a parent has for their child. The pictures in the book are really fun and compliment the text very well. All in all, Koala Lou is a...more
Oh, Mem Fox. I'm really not sure about the message this book sends to children. I *think* it is supposed to be that trying is more important than succeeding and that your parents will love you even if you fail. What it actually says is that working mothers ignore and neglect their children and that the only way to get affection from them is to tear yourself apart trying to impress them, and then you might get one precious moment of attention.
Awfully depressing and awfully woman-blaming. It actu...more
Awfully depressing and awfully woman-blaming. It actu...more
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This is the first book I have read from Mem Fox, one of my favorite authors, that didn't quite convince me. The story is about a lovely koala named Koala Lou who seems to feel like she isn't getting enough love from her mom. Her family has grown and her mom is pretty busy, so she seems to forget to tell Koala Lou, as often as she did before, that she loves her. Koala Lou decides to enter the Bush Olympics to get her mother's attention. She does not win, but her mom, of course tells her she loves...more
Koala Lou's mother dotes on her and always says "Koala Lou, I DO love you!" However, when Koala Lou's mother has more children and her day gets hectic, this phrase disappears. Koala Lou decides that she will train for the Bush Olympics and win, so that her mother will tell her how much she loves her again. Koala Klaws wins first place in the tree climbing competition and Koala Lou is very sad. She goes and cries for a long time. However, when she returns home, her mother greets her with a big hu...more
I love this book so much because it is about a little Koala and her mom. Little Koala Lou and her mom has a very strong bonding. As her mom has more babies, she does not have to to tell Koala Lou that she loves her. Koala Lou felt left out at some point, and tried to find different ways to impress her mom, but Koala Lou doesn't know that her mom always whisper to her that she loves her everyday. I think this book is really good to teach children how to make connection with the text. Text to self...more
The text is focused on the middle of the page. It switches from the left page to the right as it either gives importance or suggests adventure. The Koala tries hard to get the attention from her mother which represents are real life situation. The color white is all over the book and it borders some illustrations. The other colors very depend on the animals that are shown. The book suggests lots of adventure from beginning to end. Some of the illustrations are centered but they do change positio...more
This book was an awesome example of a mothers unconditional love for her child. The vivid color penciling was beautiful. The pictures were very realistic, and they really brought the book to life. There was a great variety of using and not using boarders. The text was usually on the white pages, but when it was with a picture, it was always boxed off.The text and the artwork really complimented each other throughout the book.The bright bubble letters as the title was very fun, and made me want t...more
Koala Lou tells the story of a baby koala who wants to hear her mother say I love you like she used to as a baby. In hopes to win her mother's love, Lou joins the Olympics. However, she doesn't win. Lou's mother tells her how much she loves her and it all works out in the end.
The moral is about parents having unconditional love, even when they don't say it. I felt kids would enjoy it because it is simple and there is alot of life in the pictures. However, this is a rough one for parents.
The moral is about parents having unconditional love, even when they don't say it. I felt kids would enjoy it because it is simple and there is alot of life in the pictures. However, this is a rough one for parents.
Koala Lou's mother tells her that she lover her, she does. Koala Lou hears it all the time. But over time, as brothers and sisters are born, Koala Lou hears it less and less. In an attempt to make her mother tell her she loves her again, Lou enters the Bush Olympics. She trains very hard and when her turn comes she does her best. She comes in second. She can't help but cry. When she finally goes home that night, her mother immediately tells her she loves her and always will.
Dec 08, 2012
Dolly
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Recommends it for:
parents reading with their children
This is an entertaining story about a koala bear who wants Mom's attention and to be reassured of her undying love. The story has a unique Australian theme and the illustrations are very nicely detailed. We thought the accessories on the animals at the Olympics were a particularyly humorous touch.
Overall, it's a heartwarming tale and is great for bedtime snuggles so a mom can hug and kiss her baby and say, "I DO love you!" We enjoyed reading this book together.
Overall, it's a heartwarming tale and is great for bedtime snuggles so a mom can hug and kiss her baby and say, "I DO love you!" We enjoyed reading this book together.
I can never get enough of Mem Fox, she's quickly turning into one of my favorite children's book authors. Koala Lou loves her mother very much, and wants to earn that love by winning 1st place in the Bush Olympics. She unfortunately comes in second, but soon realizes that her mother loves her very much still, and always will. Great book to pass the time, and also a potential to inspire some readers to write memory stories or stories about their own families.
Illustrator: Pamela Lofts
Age: 4-8
Summary: Koala Lou's mom tells her everyday how much she loves her until siblings come along and Koala Lou decides the only way to get her mom to say how much she loves her again is to win the Bush Olympics.
Applications/Uses: Exploration of animals in Australia, if students are learning about the Olympics this would be a cute supplementary text, discussion of what happens when you don't win, when students are at the age where their parents are having more childr...more
Age: 4-8
Summary: Koala Lou's mom tells her everyday how much she loves her until siblings come along and Koala Lou decides the only way to get her mom to say how much she loves her again is to win the Bush Olympics.
Applications/Uses: Exploration of animals in Australia, if students are learning about the Olympics this would be a cute supplementary text, discussion of what happens when you don't win, when students are at the age where their parents are having more childr...more
Ok, hmm. I believe the message is that moms love their children even if they're not constantly saying it, and even if they don't win competitions. But what I got was how the child had to draw special attention to herself to get her mom to make time for snuggles. I hope good parents remember to regularly pay attention to every child, even the ones who aren't babies or who have special needs or whatever.
This is a sweet book about a little koala that loves to hear her mom tell her she loves her. When little brothers and sisters come alone Koala Lou stops hearing I love you as much as she use to. Koala Lou tries to impress her mom by entering the bush olymipcs, but she doesn't win and becomes very ashamed. In the end Koala Lou hears I love you and realizes she didn't have to win something to hear it.
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I read Koala Lou by Mem Fox. I absolutely enjoyed this book because I think many children can relate to the book, including myself. As a first child, I know it is difficult to adapt to a new baby in the family. Mem Fox uses basic words for young children and the story is easy to follow along. I plan on reading Koala Lou to my future classroom because I'm sure my students will enjoy this book.
This is a sweet book with very realistic looking pictures of koala bears. Through the whole book the mother Koala is telling the baby koala how much she loves him, even when he doesn't feel very lavable. Teaches importance of family, love, and growing up. Good read aloud, one of my childhood favorites, teaches a little bit about koalas and their habitat. simple text good for k-3rd graders.
Koala Lou loves hearing how much her mother loves her, but when a new baby is born her mother forgets to tell her much she loves Koala Lou. So she enters the Bush Olympics to try and win her mothers affection. In the end Koala Lou learns that her mother loves her unconditionally even if she doesnt tell her all the time. Good book for talking to children about new siblings.
I really wanted to love this book. It's got an adorable Koala and lovely illustrations. unfortunately I couldn't love it, because the message it sends to children is that no matter how loving and attentive their parents are, sooner or later the child will be ignored and will have to do something super-special to even get a hug.
Fail, Mem Fox, fail.
Fail, Mem Fox, fail.
Koala Lou is feeling rejected when new brothers and sisters arrive. She thinks she is not special anymore. A heartwarming story of a mothers love for her child. I would use this book to teach the childrena bout new brothers and sisters. At this age quite a few of them may be experiencing this first hand. We will talk about our family and loved ones.
Koala Lou By: Mem Fox
ISBN: 0590994662,1994.
A sweet story about a mother koala and her child's bond. Koala Lou loves her mother and loves it when she says "Koala Lou,I Do Love You!" But when she gets a little older her mom doesn't say it as much and Koala Lou starts to feel sad. Koala Lou is relieved when her mother comforts her and tells her "Koala Lou, I Do Love You, Always!"
**A Great book for explaining to children even though moms and dads get busy the always love you!
ISBN: 0590994662,1994.
A sweet story about a mother koala and her child's bond. Koala Lou loves her mother and loves it when she says "Koala Lou,I Do Love You!" But when she gets a little older her mom doesn't say it as much and Koala Lou starts to feel sad. Koala Lou is relieved when her mother comforts her and tells her "Koala Lou, I Do Love You, Always!"
**A Great book for explaining to children even though moms and dads get busy the always love you!
Very beautiful artwork. I thought this story was very sad. After Koala Lou has brothers and sisters her mother forgets to tell her she loves her like she used to all the time. So Koala Lou trains very hard to win the olympics so her mother will be proud of her. Unfortunately, she doesn't come in first place but her mother does tell her she loves her no matter what.
In this book Koala Lou (the bear) seeks the attention of their mom to hear the words, "Koala Lou, I Love You". I liked the repetition in this book of those words. I could relate to this book personally. This book would be a good gift for students who may be receiving a new addition to the family and a great book to teach theme.
OK, so I bought this because I love koalas, I admit. But, I was very happily surprised that the story was nice and simple - a young koala looking for approval and love from his mother. Also, the illustrations are colourful and beautifully done, so all in all, a perfect book!
Koala Lou is loved by everyone. When her parents have more children, she starts to feel left out and doesn't hear her Mom say "I LOVE YOU." She decides if she wins something in the Bush Olympics that her Mom will tell her again. She places second, but her Mom tells her anyway.
When I saw this in the Herald Sun's mini-books promotion, I swore I'd never heard of it before... but then I read it, and there were definite memories of my mum reading it to me when I was little! :D It's just adorable and made me a teeny bit teary too, aww.
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Mem Fox was born in Australia, grew up in Africa, studied drama in England, and returned to Adelaide, Australia in 1970, where she has lived with her husband, Malcolm, and daughter Chloë, happily ever after.
Mem Fox is Australia’s most highly regarded picture-book author. Her first book, Possum Magic, is the best selling children’s book ever in Australia, with sales of over three million. And in th...more
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Mem Fox is Australia’s most highly regarded picture-book author. Her first book, Possum Magic, is the best selling children’s book ever in Australia, with sales of over three million. And in th...more
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