Testimonials
“Koala and Bunny is a valuable tool in teaching children protective behaviours” Leneen Forde, AC, Chancellor, Griffith
University. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leneen_Forde"Koala and Bunny is straight to the point child protection”. Derryn Hinch http://www.hinch.net
“Koala and Bunny is a great resource for young children”. Maggie Daunt. Coordinator, Domestic Violence and Family Counselling Program Sandgate and Bracken Ridge Action Group Inc.) SANDBAG www.sandbag.org.au
"Koala and Bunny is a great way of touching on and dealing with the delicate and sensitive issue of prevention of sexual abuse, while also bringing the message of health and hygiene".
Tiga Bayles. General Manager. 98.9fm Brisbane Indigenous Media Association. http://www.989fm.com.au"I’m sure in the hands of a caring parent this story will de-mystify our bodies and thus mitigate some of the abuse. Alan O’Day. Musician/Songwriter. (Angie Baby, etc etc). http://www.alanoday.com
“I purposely gave the Koala and Bunny book to my daughter ( mother of 2 under 5 ) to help educate my grandchildren on this touchy subject ! My daughter was and is very happy with its content and the way it is presented - thank you, Al Smith”. Principal, Kurbingui Sporting Association.
"This is a simple, non-confronting way of communicating a message to children to respect their own and other people’s bodies. Dr. Deidre Michell. http://drdee-drdeethinkingoutloud.blogspot.com
"Congratulations on your latest endeavor, Koala and Bunny". James T. Musician,
http://www.cannedheatmusic.com/“Koala and Bunny is an essential interchange of information between parents and children for developing trust and ongoing communication. It fills a niche”. Bernie Sanft. (Post Grad. Cert., Youth and Community Work)
Public Opinions
"Excellent, Simple, a fun story and to the point. Not only does it teach the kids to protect themselves against predators, but also to look after their own health and well-being. I read it to my five and eight year old sons. They enjoyed the story and I then explained to them the moral behind the story. Well done". Paul, Father of five, Teacher.
"I will be using Koala and Bunny as an introduction to teach protective behaviours to intellectually disabled students. Thank you for a great resource". Roberta, Teacher.
"Koala and Bunny is essential storytelling. It demystifies the issues, and tackles the problem head on". Valerie. Director.
"A quite unique approach to this concerning problem. How could the actions of Koala and Bunny not influence both the old and the young". Betty. Senior
"This is a unique approach to child protection". Leonore. J.P. Teacher.
"My ten year old son read this and said “This is a good way of putting it”. Tracy, Mother of three.
"A simple and straight forward approach that is easy to explain to kids". Cepha Mother of six.
"I’ve put this away for when my kids have children". Kim, Mother of two.
"Interesting". Peter, Father of ten.
"This is something that should be used as a prevention method for all children as early as possible". Patrick, Father of two.
"I am sure that if my 4 and 5 year old nephews had been aware of this, the sexual abuse they suffered would not have gone as far as it did". Alan.
" My 6 year old daughter is comfortable with these stories". Tracey, Mother of three.
" This book should be in every pre-school. John, Survivor of abuse".
"Interesting and helpful". Alwyn, Grandfather.
" Very good, I would read this to my children, well done". Fiona, Mother of three.
"A good little book for kids". Brent.
"I take my hat off to you". Wal. Father of five
"Koala and Bunny is deadly. I gave it to my grandchildren for Christmas". Leanne Grandmother.
"I am happy to endorse Koala and Bunny". Elizabeth. Psychologist. (Retired)
" Everyone should be taught all that is in this book". Gilbert, Grandfather.
"Koala and Bunny confronts every parents worst nightmare". Harry, Elder.
"This is a tactful approach to child protection, I would read to my five year old son".
Tracy. Mother of three."If it makes kids more aware, it must help". Peter. Father of two.
"Every parent needs to teach this to their children". Judy, Mother of two.
"I would be comfortable teaching this to my grandchildren". Sue, Grandmother.
"My six year old daughter loves Koala and Bunny. She takes it everywhere with her and is always colouring it in". Euranda. Mother of Six.
"Koala and Bunny is a revolution in Child Protection". Francis Grandmother.
"Koala and Bunny is an effective lesson in inappropriate touching". Sandra Mother.
"Engaging. Presents issues and behaviours that are taboo for some families to recognise and accept. Recognises the need for validation and enforcement with love, in terms of developing intimacy for young ones". Marikar.
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