Once Upon a Gumtree

<p>Kaz the Koala wakes feeling grumpy and prefers the comfort of her familiar gumtree. When rain forces her into the bush an unexpected encounter gently turns her mood around.</p><p></p><p>Once Upon a Gumtree is a rhyming Australian picture book for children aged 3-7 exploring emotional awareness mindfulness resilience and gratitude. The steady rhythm supports read-aloud sessions while the storyline encourages discussion about changing feelings.</p><p></p><p>Suitable for home reading early learning settings classrooms and library Storytime.</p><p></p><p>Includes a Did You Know? section with facts about koalas and butterflies linking the story to real-world learning.</p><p></p><p>Features:</p><ul><li> Australian bush setting</li><li>Hand-drawn illustrations</li><li>Social-emotional learning themes</li><li>Educational animal facts</li></ul>