Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala

Ages 6 to 9

From the award-winning creator of Pie in the Sky comes a new series of heartfelt and suspenseful early reader graphic novels featuring adorable animals surviving in the wilderness despite the perils of climate change—plus illustrated nonfiction back matter!

What do you get when you conjure up a dream series for fans of Planet Earth and Narwhal and Jelly? Surviving the Wild, a series of stand-alone graphic novels for six- to nine-year-olds featuring adorable and heroic animals overcoming the odds in the perilous wilderness.

Rainbow the Koala is ready to go off and live on his own—or so his mom says. But Rainbow is scared! The kookaburra bird cackles at him and he struggles to find a tree to call his home. As scorching heat takes hold and Rainbow runs out of water, he'll soon face his most dangerous test: surviving a bush fire. In addition to the rich narrative and irresistible art, there is back matter that describes the true story that inspired the book, animal facts, and steps kids can take to help protect the environment.

About the Author

Remy Lai studied fine arts, with a major in painting and drawing. She was born in Indonesia, grew up in Singapore, and currently lives in Brisbane, Australia, where she writes and draws stories for kids with her two dogs by her side. She is the author of the critically acclaimed Pie in the Sky, Fly on the Wall, and Pawcasso. @rrremylai remylai.com