'Mem Fox's books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier.' Sunday Age There was once a baby koala, so soft and round that all who saw her loved her. Her name was Koala Lou. Koala Lou is the first born in a large family. She feels sad because her mother seems too busy to pay her any attention. Perhaps if she wins the tree-climbing at the Bush Olympics her mother might notice her again . . . Koala Lou starts her training right away! An Australian classic by the author and illustrator of Hunwick's Egg. 'A first-rate choice for bedtime, story hour, or reading aloud.' The Horn Book 'Another winner from one of Australia's favorite authors.' Kirkus Reviews