Once Upon a Gumtree

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A gentle Australian picture book for ages 3–7.

Follow Kaz the Koala as an unexpected adventure helps her discover calm, gratitude and the beauty of slowing down.

Beautifully illustrated and written in rhyme, it’s perfect for bedtime, gifting and classroom storytime.

Written by a former Early Childhood Educator, with a background in Psychology.

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A gentle Australian picture book for ages 3–7.

Follow Kaz the Koala as an unexpected adventure helps her discover calm, gratitude and the beauty of slowing down.

Beautifully illustrated and written in rhyme, it’s perfect for bedtime, gifting and classroom storytime.

Written by a former Early Childhood Educator, with a background in Psychology.

They loved it and asked to read it again - all 3 children.
— Jacqueline, gifted to children aged 1, 5 & 7

Loved by families

A lovely way to talk about how unexpected moments can create beauty when we slow down and look around.
— Mal
My child loved looking at the illustrations and points to the animals. She wanted it again and again - often picking it off the shelf.
— Sarah

Kaz the Koala wakes up grumpy and wants to stay in the comfort of her cosy tree. But when a rainy day nudges her into the bush, an unexpected flicker and flutter gently shift the course of her day.

Perfect for:
• Bedtime wind-downs
• Calm, connected storytime moments
• Thoughtful gifting
• Classroom and library storytime

Through soothing rhyme and soft illustrations, this story invites children to slow down, notice the beauty in nature and explore moments of calm, hope and gratitude.

Gentle themes of emotional resilience, mindfulness, gratitude and courage are woven softly into the story.

Choose your edition:

Softcover - Perfect for everyday reading

Hardcover - A beautiful keepsake edition, ideal for gifting and treasured bedtime reading.

Bonus Feature

Includes a special “Did You Know?” page with gentle koala and butterfly facts children love discovering.