Kookoo Kookaburra

Kookoo Kookaburra
By Gregg Dreise | Illustrated by Gregg Dreise

A heartfelt story about kindness, respect, and the power of our words.

“Kindness is like a boomerang—if you throw it often, it comes back often.”

Set within the rich cultural context of the Dreamtime, this touching story follows Kookoo, a cheerful kookaburra known for making the other bush animals laugh with his clever and kind storytelling.

But when Kookoo begins to lose sight of kindness and turns to teasing, he soon discovers how easily laughter can hurt—and how quickly friendships can fade.

Inside this book, you’ll discover:

• A meaningful story about kindness and consequences
• The importance of respecting differences
• Gentle lessons around friendship, empathy, and self-awareness
• A cultural connection to Aboriginal storytelling traditions

What makes this book special:

• Written and illustrated by First Nations author Gregg Dreise
• Set within the context of Dreamtime storytelling
• Combines humour with important moral lessons
• Beautifully suited for young readers and classrooms

At its heart, this story reminds us:
The words we choose can either uplift or hurt—and kindness always finds its way back.

Perfect for:

• Lower primary-aged children
• Parents and educators teaching empathy and respect
• Classrooms and story time sessions
• Families seeking meaningful, values-based children’s books

Product Details

• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 32
• Size: 290 x 215 mm
• Age Range: Lower primary