The Koala - A Nation's Icon

Notoriously sleepy Koalas are slow and steady survivors of the Australian bush. Typifying the relaxed “no worries mate” attitude that is part of the Australian psyche, the Koala holds a special place in our collective heart. Despite this harsh, unforgiving continent, these slow-moving, benevolent balls of fluff have prospered, colonising the treetops where little appears to disturb their slumber.

The Koala – A Nation’s Icon celebrates this furred eucalypt dweller with the teddy-bear-like appearance that captures the affections of tourists and locals alike. This book is a celebration of an incomparable animal, a reflection on its importance as a national icon, and an appeal for further protection and conservation of native wildlife.

Steve hopes that this book will inspire readers to look out for, love and cherish our native Australian Koala. Along with them, we too, share a common, fragile existence on this abundant planet. Perhaps Koalas remind us of our own fragility, stirring our conscience and human spirit to further protect and conserve our precious, natural environment before it is too late.

Full colour, 210 x 210 mm, 160 pages