Dropbear

Do YOU believe the rumours? A brilliantly thrilling and funny picture book for ages 3+

Philip Bunting author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Walker Books Ltd

Published:8th Oct '26

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Dropbear cover

A truly funny and original picture book starring a sweet koala-like creature with a terrible reputation. But do you believe the rumours?

With humour and gentle suspense, Dropbear dares all little ones to think only for themselves and not give way to gossip. A masterful new picture book by Philip Bunting filled with atmospheric yet graphic illustrations of the Australian outback.

Deep in the Australian bush, there lives a creature who seems just like a koala bear, but who is feared by all. Hiding high up in the trees, waiting to pounce on unsuspecting victims below - it's dropbear. But is Dropbear really as evil as everyone says he is? One brave little bird dares to find out the truth for herself.

  • Short-listed for Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) - Picture Book of the Year (ages 0 - 6) 2026 (Australia)
  • Short-listed for Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards, 3-5 Years 2026 (Australia)
  • Short-listed for KOALA, Picture Story Books 2026 (Australia)
  • Short-listed for YABBA, Picture Story Books 2026 (Australia)
  • Nominated for CBCA Book of the Year, Early Childhood - Notable Book 2026 (Australia)

ISBN: 9781529527322

Dimensions: 284mm x 244mm x 4mm

Weight: 180g

32 pages