Award-winning Australian children's picture books inspired by real wildlife.
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About: Maxie Roo Is Just Like You!
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About: Indie Roo Is Now A Mother Too!
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With over 34 million views in the first three months of our social media posts of the kangaroos that inspired the first two books in the series, it’s clear that there is a special interest in the lives of these Australian icons.
The kangaroos that inspired The Red Rabbit Roo Series have become a viral sensation
34.7 Million views in the first 90 days
30,500+ followers (Facebook & Instagram combined) proves a highly engaged global wildlife community
From rescued kangaroos to children’s books
How caring for Australian wildlife inspired a children’s picture-book series.
The real kangaroos behind Maxie and Indie Roo
Teaching children about Australian wildlife through story
From watercolour wildlife artist to children's publisher
A well travelled life, a 30 year career in the theme park industry, Kelly Ryner is now a multi-award winning author and illustrator with her own imprint.
Why authentic animal behaviour matters in children's books
Creating books that grow with young readers
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Every word and every illustration was developed with educators in mind. Have a look at our downloadable Teacher’s Notes and Activity Sheets.
Press Releases
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DOUBLE AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN'S BOOK SERIES CELEBRATES THE REAL KANGAROOS BEHIND RECENT VIRAL SUCCESS
17 August, 2026
Over the past few months, millions of people around the world have quietly discovered the daily lives of rescued and wild Australian kangaroos through heartwarming videos filmed in regional New South Wales. These clips, captured on Kelly Ryner's property, have recently amassed more than 34 million views and attracted a combined global audience of over 30,500 dedicated followers. For Ryner, these videos are simply a real-time window into the long-term work that inspired her critically acclaimed children's book collection.DOWNLOAD THE RELEASE
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Media enquiries, interviews & review copies
Kelly Ryner & Maggie van Santen
Marketing@RedRabbitBooks.com