Description

A heartwarming tale of friendship, bushfire safety, and caring for the land.
Set in the beautiful Australian Bush, Gemma and the Kookaburra is a lyrical children’s picture book about a girl who can speak to animals and uses her gift to help save a baby kookaburra during a dangerous bushfire.

When the skies turn red and animals flee, Gemma must act quickly. With help from an emu, an echidna, and her bushfire plan, she embarks on a courageous mission to reunite a kookaburra chick with his worried mother.
This gentle, rhyming story introduces young readers to:

• Bushfire safety for kids
• The importance of wildlife rescue
• Australian native animals like kookaburras, wombats, and emus
• Themes of empathy, kindness, and environmental awareness

Illustrated in a warm, watercolour style, this story is perfect for families, classrooms, and children who love animals and the Australian bush. Includes an educational section with bushfire safety tips for children and “What to do if you find lost or injured wildlife” with kid-friendly advice from an experienced educator.