How to Make a Koala Laugh by Chris Cate

I enjoyed this one as a read aloud just as much as the Red Panda book. The interactive format works really well, and kids have a lot of fun jumping in with ideas to try to make the very serious koala laugh. The pacing is playful, the humor is kid-friendly, and the facial expressions in the illustrations do a lot of the heavy lifting.

For me, this lands at four stars because the structure is familiar if you have read the other books in the series, but that is also part of the charm for kids. It is predictable in a comforting way and perfect for story time, classrooms, or anytime you want an energetic, participatory read.

★★★★

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Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital review copy. All opinions are my own.