Koliptus, A Koala's Tale

Koliptus, A Koala's Tale

Koliptus, A Koala's Tale, is a picture book about an Australian koala, his family and other bush friends. Filled with gripping adventures, delightful illustrations and factual information about koalas and their native habitats, it's for children aged 10-14.

The story commences with Koliptus as a young koala, living in his mother's pouch. His young days are filled with fun activities under the safe supervision of an attentive mother. However, as he grows older, he commences his life journey to find his sanctuary which will provide food, shelter and safety for himself and his family.

It is this quest for security that provides the story of the koala in Australia today. Battling disease, developers and bush fires, he doesn't live the life of luxury we would wish for this little, furry friend. However, there is always a human or two willing to provide kindness and protection to ensure our native fauna can continue to survive in a constantly shrinking habitat.

Koliptus, A Koala's Tale, is an engaging picture book that provides conversation starters for parents on the importance of animal conservation.

Karen Hodges was born in Mossman, Northern Queensland, and grew up with her family in Brisbane. She has spent 30 years working as a registered nurse in the Tweed Valley and lives on her property on top of the mountain at North Tumbulgum. Karen became involved with koalas in the early 1990's in the Tweed Heads district after the area was being developed for housing and the local koala population had become fragmented and displaced. Karen was actively involved in their rescue and replacement.

The huge crown fire in the Hunter Valley in the early 90's caused a lot of injury to the koalas. Karen assisted with their care and witnessed the tragedy first-hand, which forms the inspiration behind writing the book. Karen now has a resident family of kookaburras living on her property and they, too, became characters in her book.

Koliptus, A Koala's Tale
Smudge Publishing
Author: Karen Hodges
ISBN: 9780980789171
Price: $39.95