No, I Am Not! Says Kenny the Koala

By Joanne Telcide-Bryant and James Telcide

Kenny the Koala loves when young visitors come to the zoo to learn about his family and their habitat. But, there is one mistake, Kenny, the Koala, does not like visitors to make. What could be upsetting Kenny the Koala?

Social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies assist with teaching students to regulate their thoughts through effective co

• Language: English
• Publisher: Josh & Nellys, LLC
• Release date: Feb 28, 2022
• ISBN: 9781737074250

Joanne Telcide-Bryant

As an educational specialist and educator for over 20 years, I've served children as a special education teacher, worked with students with speech impairments, and tutored students as a reading comprehension specialist for the academically at-risk. Reading children's books to my students continues to bring joy to my heart as I teach young learners to read, narrate stories, demonstrate effective self-expression, and improve their comprehension skills. I knew I would enjoy writing this story about my students and their experiences while learning about koalas. Growing one's imagination shows that early intervention is essential for achieving academic success.

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Reviews for No, I Am Not! Says Kenny the Koala

[Joanne Bryant · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love this book. The message is appropriate for the current times. This story continued a discussion with my young reader about self-identity and emotions. I used the set of questions to keep the conversation going.