The Koala and the Little Tree

Alissa Malnati, Aleksandra Szmidt

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LITTLE STEPS
01 September 2025

Picture books; Picture storybooks; Kids Australian

After a devastating fire, a brave koala and a little tree must journey through the ashes, working together to survive and restore the magic of their cherished habitat. This tender, poetic, and inspirational story illuminates the power of loving one’s home and one another.

The Koala and the Little Tree is the first book in The Endangered Series, a series of fictional picture books that highlights endangered species. These heartwarming and hopeful stories will capture the reader’s imagination while exploring conservation and the endless wonders of wildlife.

By: Alissa Malnati
Illustrated by: Aleksandra Szmidt
Imprint: LITTLE STEPS
Country of Publication: Australia
ISBN: 9781923306165
ISBN 10: 1923306162
Pages: 28
Publication Date: 01 September 2025
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Author: Alissa Malnati is an Australian-born author and fashion executive. In 2024, she published Cold Spring, NY, a coffee table book of black-and-white photographs she and her husband snapped in Upstate New York. Instagram: @theendangeredseries www.the-endangered-series.com Illustrator: Aleksandra Szmidt is an illustrator who finds magic in the details. With over 40 books in her portfolio, she now creates from her seaside studio in New Zealand. Originally from Poland, she draws inspiration from nature, blending whimsy and wonder into her work. This book marks her return to traditional tools, using watercolor and ink. Instagram: @olishka_art www.aleksandraszmidt.com