Description

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The Australian outback is a place full of wonder, color, and life!

But it can also be unpredictable. When wildfires break out, all the animals are in danger! Join Kevin the kookaburra and his clever crew as they work together to save their home in the Australian outback

About the Author

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AUTHOR BIO Originally from Sydney, Australia, Amanda Lorraine Owen loves to capture the heart and minds of children through her creative stories. Teaching elementary school for eleven years has given her insight into what children enjoy and how they use their imagination. Amanda loves making stories come to life! She now lives in the Richmond, Virginia area with her husband, but she still holds her home country close to her heart. Amanda loves teaching children and adults about Australia and the many wonders it has to offer.. ILLUSTRATOR BIO Maryana Kachmar was born in Lviv, Ukraine in 1983. She holds a Masters of Sacred Art from the National Academy of Arts in Lviv and now participates in the artistic group Zohrafos. Maryana has worked as editor and artist for several Christian children’s magazines (including Angelyatko and Flashlight) and was chief artist and co-founder for a publishing company, Country of Angels. Over the last ten years, she has illustrated more than two hundred journals and ten books, including numerous children’s books (ABC, Miracle in the Woods, Christmas, and Poems for Boys and Girls). Fond of singing and making puppets, Maryana is the mother of two cheerful and energetic boys who inspire her daily with new pictures!