Mist, the young koala is ready to say hello to you - from the pages of a new book being launched this Saturday, December 7 at the Burribi Education Centre.

Look out! is book two in the Adventures of Mist series, produced and published by Katrina Jeffery from Tuckurimba’s Koala Gardens wildlife sanctuary.

Look out! reflects on the tough predicament birds and animals are in today, having to negotiate the human sprawl.

They also bring messages about how compassion, friendship and teamwork can find solutions. 

Katrina is passionate about helping our koala populations, and her books are based on actual animals that live at the sanctuary.

She said publishing the book is another way to spread awareness about the plight of our endangered animals.

“Koala Gardens at Tuckurimba is a native wildlife sanctuary with a thriving resident wild koala colony,” she said. 

“Preserving and restoring native habitat is crucial to the survival of us all.

“With over one million hectares of land burnt in NSW during the 2019 spring fires, more than ever, every tree counts. 

“At Koala Gardens there are also another five vulnerable native species and more being identified each year. 

“The bush here teems with a countless variety of iconic native birds, animals, reptiles and insects”. 

In book 1 of the series, Mist, the loveable young koala, is on a journey to find a new home after she finds her favourite tree and forest cut down. 

Book 2 unfolds in Mist’s new home, Koala Gardens.

 She and her friends find an unexpected visitor one morning and are confronted by a potential danger which could affect them all. 

Together they formulate a plan to help with the problem. 

The books, written by American author Becca Boucher, also feature watercolour illustrations by Australian artist/author, Lucienne Noontil. 

“You will find yourself drawn into the Aussie bush to see and feel the story unfold,” Katrina said.

“You can’t help but fall in love with nature as you move through each page.” 

Becca Boucher is passionate about wildlife preservation and koalas and has already written four adult novels and numerous short stories.

RSVPs are not necessary, but will helping with catering.

The book will be launched this Saturday, at Burribi Education Centre (at Friends of the Koala) on Rifle Range Road, East Lismore at 11am.

A tour of the Friends of the Koala rehabilitation centre begins at 9.45am.

Book 1 and 2 will be available for sale – in time to give them as Christmas presents. 

For more information or to RSVP, visit http://www.AdventuresofMist.net.au