Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group/Frances Lincoln Children's Books + NetGalley for the eARC of "True Stories of Animal Heroes: Fluffles" by Vita Murrow, illustrated by Rachel Quiqi.

This is the perfect introduction to both the wildfires in Australia (in 2020) and illustrating how a Koala named Fluffles was able to survive the fire. The personification of Fluffles makes the story relatable to young readers while talking about important climate issues.

Such a cute picture book! I love that it is based on a true Koala story, and kids and parents can read about the 2020 bushfires at the end of the book. I will be buying this series for our library!

First, I do not think these illustrations could be any cuter. I adore these fluffy little koalas. I also adore how brave the poor little koalas had to be during the bush fires in Australia. This is a inspiring little story.

True Stories of Animal Heroes: Fluffles
The Brave Koala Who Held Strong Through A Bushfire
by Vita Murrow

Thank you to Netgalley and Frances Lincoln for the chance to review and read this uplifting and inspiring story.

This book is just wonderful. It tells the story of Fluffles, a Koala rescued in the Australian Bush fires of early 2020. The illustrations are extremely touching and tell the story so well, the text provides lots of information about Koalas and details the rescue efforts and touching details that make this book stay with you long after reading.
I loved Koalas before reading this book but my admiration and respect for these wonderful creatures has grown even more through reading this touching tribute.
There were lots of ‘ooos’ and ‘arrrrs’ from my children and myself and we will be buying the hard copy of this book for ourselves and Our Aunty who works for the RSPCA in Australia. A really wonderful book!

A wonderful story shedding light on the plight of koalas during bushfire season. The illustrations are lovely, making the koalas appear soft and fluffy, so much so that you want to give Fluffles a hug.
It is an uplifting story that educates children all over the world on the life of the koala and the dangers they face here in Australia.
I especially appreciated the fact section, which provided further information on the work of the koala rehabilitation organisation, referring readers to the website http://www.savethekoala.com.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for kindly providing me with a digital copy of this book for review.

Really cute story about a koala named Fluffles and his adventures in Australia. Sad in places, cute in others and with some lovely illustrations.

Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the digital advance reading copy of this book.

This was a cute book about Fluffles, one of the koalas that survived the 2020 Australian bush fires. My favorite part of the book was the pictures of the koalas being rescued and hugging, found at the end of the book.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Okay, seriously.... I adore Fluffles. What an amazing animal.
This is a short children' book all about the koala Fluffles and how amazing they are.
My kids and I loved reading this book and will likely buy a copy!

I'll definitely be looking out for other work by this author.

This was a great way to teach kiddos about the current natural fires happening down under & how we communities came together to help save the koalas. With great illustrations & an simple way to explain the fires this would be a great book to add to a classroom library.

My daughter is in a huge koala phase right now. I downloaded this book to read with her. She adored it. I loved how it was a true story of the Australian bush fires. It allowed her and me to talk about what happened and look at pictures. The story allowed her to really connect with Fluffles and all he went through. The illustrations were adorable, and it was a book both her and I loved.

I received an electronic ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books through NetGalley.
Based on a real koala bear that was caught in one of Australia's forest fires. Readers see Fluffles enjoying life but knowing to keep an eye on the weather. The koala survived the fire by climbing high in a tree though its paws were damaged when climbing down. Murrow takes readers through the healing process and return to the wild. Facts are interwoven with the fictional elements of Fluffles story.
The illustrations support the text and offer context clues for lower to mid elementary readers. They should be able to read this short book on their own.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books for my copy of True Stories of Animal Heroes: Fluffles by Vita Murrow in exchange for an honest review. It publishes March 2, 2021.
I had the help of a 6 Year old animal lover for the reading and reviewing of this book. The illustrations were really simple and beautiful. I enjoyed the color palate used, and that it was appropriate for the topic. I appreciated the gentle way the bush fires were treated and that they were told through the eyes of the koala, and didn't focus too intensely on the scary parts. We also enjoyed seeing the pictures of Fluffles in the end!
This would be a great addition to a classroom library!

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for kindly providing me with a digital copy of this book for review.
This was a lovely little book to read with my 5 year old son. We’re big animal lovers in our house- I’m a veterinary nurse by profession so it’s not really surprising that my children are interested in animals and want to learn about them.
This was an informative story inspired by the real bush fire events in Australia 2020. It follows a koala that was burned in those fires, rescued, nursed back to health, and then released back into the wild. I think this book is important in keeping these events in the forefront on our minds. So much happened in 2020 and events such as the covid-19 pandemic and the black lives matter civil rights protests, were so huge- I think other events may have been eclipsed in the public attention. This is a good reminder that the clean-up and recovery from those terrible bush fires was still continuing throughout 2020 and into 2021.
My son really liked the pictures and he particularly liked the inclusion of some photos at the end of the book. He thinks koalas are very cute and he wants to re-home one now- I think I’ll read it to him again and re-emphasise the part where the koalas got released back into the wild! So a definite recommendation from my son, I just need to convince him that koalas are better in the wild, not sleeping on the end of his bed!

It's hard not to be overwhelmed by the beautiful soft illustrations that cover the inside of this book. I learned that koalas need hugs to help them heal, and those pictured are certainly hugable. This story is based on the real plight of koalas in the 2020 Australian bush fires that devastated local wildlife and led to a stronger need than ever for compassionate people who care about all living creatures. Although the situation is portrayed very simply, the basic facts are powerful and just the thing to help introduce children to the concerns of climate change and natural disasters. It's written simply enough that most second and third grade students could handle reading it without help. I loved the ending. I hope that many children (and adults too!) pick up this book and consider ways that anyone can help make the world a better place for all its inhabitants.

The real life story of Fluffles, a Koala caught up in the Australian bush fires. My 6 year old daughter used this book for her reading practice at home while the schools are closed here in the UK. It’s a beautifully illustrated book and I love the fact it becomes a talking point with my daughter about the bushfires, caring for our planet and koalas in general.. I like the fact it included pictures of the real Fluffles along with more facts and a link to www.savethekoala.com. Thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy.

This is a story about a Koala that survived the bushfire in Australia. The book follows Fuffles from before the fire until after her release. The illustrations are beautiful and they did a nice job of telling the story. I also love when books based on a real story show the real thing at the end and this one did just that. Children everywhere will love this book. I can't wait to add it to the library.

This is a sweet story about a koala and surviving a fire. Thunder and lightning begins a forest fire, were a koala and it's family is rescued. They are placed back when everything is better again. The best thing about this book is the illustrations.

This was a straightforward and cute book about a koala struggling after the 2020 bushfires in Australia. The illustrations have a soft, gentle look to them which would definitely appeal to kids, while still telling a story that many kids and/or non-Australians might not be as familiar with. I appreciated the photos and “real” story of Fluffles at the end of the book as well. Overall, it was sweet but didn’t have as much substance as I was anticipating based on the title.

I got this on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!

This was a cute little picture book about the koalas and the wildfires in Australia! I knew before reading this what exactly it was referencing, and I think they really did it justice. Also really nice art style, and I thought there was just the right amount of text on each page. Also loved the final spread with the facts about the events and the pictures.

Title: True Stories of Animal Heroes: Fluffles
The Brave Koala Who Survived a Bushfire
By: Vita Murrow
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Genre: Children's Fiction
Pub Date: 2 Mar 2021
Review on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3776524753

This is a short children's book about a Koala bear called Fluffles.
Fluffles survived the Australian bushfires of 2020.

There are only approximately 18 pages in this book. It would not be difficult for a young child to learn to read this book on there own. They may need help with one or two words but generally I think it is an extremely easy read.

I didn't like how in some parts the Koala bear was humanized, the word hand appears instead of the word paw. I also felt that describing the Koala bear as "Friendly" may give some children the wrong impression that Koala bears are not wild and sometimes dangerous animals. Perhaps the word cutie may have been a suitable alternative.

The fact section did save the book for me, I think this is the part that most older kids and adults will enjoy.