True Roo: Little Walla and the Bushfire
The driest continent on earth, often gripped by drought, climate changes mean that Australia is becoming increasingly prone to wildfire disasters. In Little Walla we meet a smart, brave wallaroo facing frightening new experiences. Critically, Walla and her friends have a Fire Plan. Walla calls the noisiest, Cocky Caca to wake the koalas. She encourages the less mobile Tachy echidna to seek safety underground with Vomba the Wombat. When the birds take to the skies, Walla urges the fleet-of-foot to get down low and go, go, go. The animals overcome barriers, dogs and danger. By organizing, co-operating and fire-bombing bird-power, they find safety on the beach.
Little Walla: True Roo is a 500 word picture book designed for 4-8 year old readers. Little Walla invites discussion about bush-fires, climate change and the benefits of planning for emergencies in a way that leaves no-one behind.
