Ernie Echidna and the Bushfire Plan: A Safety Story About Listening, Planning Helping Each Other

Ernie Echidna is searching for ants when he notices something unusual in the Australian bush.The grass is dry. The wind feels hot. The birds have grown quiet-and beyond the ridge, a thin grey thread is curling into the sky.Ernie tells Katie Koala, and the Bush Babies calmly put their bushfire plan into action. Together, Katie, Kevin, Edie, Carl, Benji and Ernie check their safe paths, help the smaller animals and make their way to the meeting place beside the creek.When the danger has passed, the friends discover that the bush needs patience, kindness and time to grow again.Ernie Echidna and the Bushfire Plan is a warm and reassuring Australian adventure about noticing danger early, staying calm, preparing together and helping every creature reach safety.Perfect for young readers who love Australian animals, friendship, gentle humour and meaningful environmental stories.