About Kirsty Parkinson
Author - Koala RescueKirsty Parkinson is a speech pathologist. She graduated from La Trobe University in 1995 and has enjoyed working with children and families for many years across Melbourne, Sydney and in Adelaide.
Kirsty wrote Koala Rescue for her nieces and nephews following the catastrophic Australian bushfires of 2019/2020. Spanning a variety of genres, Kirsty writes short stories, poems and novellas. Koala Rescue is her first published children’s book.
Kirsty currently lives by the sea in South Australia. She enjoys reading, stargazing, whale spotting and watching the dune wildlife. Despite many family suggestions, Scrabble remains her favourite board game.
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Reviews
Hello dear Readers! How exciting! I have received on-line reviews from readers in Germany, and the USA. I am so grateful for the time and consideration taken to leave a review. I love hearing from you, too, so please feel free to send me a message. There is now a copy...
Wild Koala Day
Today is Wild Koala Day. Today is a reminder that everything is connected and the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. So, here are some suggestions for you to consider: Sign a Petition. Plant a tree. Request a wildlife crossing. Write to a politician. Donate...