Mallee and the Blue Gum

When a devastating bushfire ravages the land where Mallee the koala lives, she clings to her tree, hoping for safety. As the fires die down, the land is still hot, so Mallee must wait. When she can finally venture to the ground, Mallee finds her beloved tree blackened and thirsty. Determined to save her home, she seeks help from her animal friends, and together they work to restore life to the land. Mallee and the Blue Gum is a dramatic depiction of the effects of bushfires, featuring striking, detailed illustrations that show the devastation caused and the efforts to recover.