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A koala resting high in a gum tree
Softheld Original · Ages 2–5

Little Koala High in a Tree

A koala spends a warm day working out when to move and when to stay still.

Created with a slower rhythm for young children.

Little Koala High in a Tree

The story as a film, for the quiet part of the day. Free to watch here.

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The cover of Little Koala High in a Tree

Little Koala High in a Tree

A Softheld picture book, in a digital edition here and in softcover on Amazon.

Digital edition $10.00
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The digital edition is here; the printed book is on Amazon.

Cover art for the song from Little Koala High in a Tree

Little Koala High in a Tree

One song written for the story, for the car or the end of the day.

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About this story

A koala spends a warm day deciding when to climb down and feed and when to stay still and rest, and learns to let his slow heart choose. Written for ages 2–5.

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