Chapter 1: High in the Tree
This is Koko.
Koko is a little koala.
She lives in a tall gum tree.
The tree has big green leaves.
Koko loves to sleep.
She sleeps for a long time.
She holds on tight to the branch.
The wind blows gently.
Koko is very sleepy.
Time to Read
Find the word in the box that is the same as the word in the sentence.
- Koko is a little koala.
- She lives in a tall tree.
- Koko loves to sleep.
| sleep | tree | koala | tall |
Chapter 2: Waking Up
The sun is now high in the sky.
Koko opens one eye.
Then she opens the other eye.
She gives a big stretch.
Her tiny paws wiggle.
Her big round ears twitch.
Yawn! Koko is awake!
She is a little bit hungry.
Time for some gum leaves!
Time to Write
Trace the letters. Say the sounds as you write.
| K | k | E | e |
Chapter 3: Yummy Leaves
Koko starts to munch.
She eats the fresh green leaves.
Munch, munch, munch!
Gum leaves are her favourite food.
She eats a lot of them.
She eats slowly and quietly.
The leaves are yummy.
Koko’s tummy is getting full.
She feels happy now.
Time to Spell
Circle the correct word to finish the sentence.
- Koko eats the fresh green (leaves / lives).
- Gum leaves are her favourite (food / good).
- Her tummy is getting (full / pull).
Chapter 4: A Friend Below
Koko is eating.
She hears a little sound.
Hop, hop, hop!
Who is under the tree?
It is a little kangaroo!
The kangaroo has soft grey fur.
It has a long tail.
It is looking at Koko.
Boing! It hops away again.
Time to Talk
Talk to a friend about the picture. Use these words.
kangaroo • grey • hops • tree
Do you think koalas and kangaroos are friends?
Chapter 5: Back to Sleep
Koko has eaten many leaves.
Her tummy is very full.
The sun feels warm on her fur.
It is a perfect time to rest.
Koko finds a comfy spot.
She curls into a little ball.
She closes her eyes again.
Zzzz… Koko is sleeping.
She will wake up later for more leaves!
Time to Draw
Draw a picture of Koko the koala sleeping in her gum tree.
Can you draw the big green leaves she likes to eat?