Bear to the Rescue
By: Romane Cristescu, Nic Gill Illustrated by: Sylvia Morris
The story of koala detection dog Bear, and how a dog who was 'too much' found his purpose.
Bear is full of energy, which can lead to trouble – until he finds his perfect role as a detection dog! + Full description
When deadly bushfires sweep through the forest, Bear and his team must act fast. Will Bear be able to find and help save the wild koalas? Follow the true story of Bear as he finds his purpose for important conservation work.
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.
- Short descriptionDetails
Hardback | October 2025 | $ 26.99ISBN: 9781486314904 | 32 pages | 250 x 250 mm
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Colour illustrations
Features
- Follows Bear’s journey from being a challenging pet to a valued conservation detection dog.
- A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a successful conservation dog team.
- Explores the importance of koala conservation work.
- Highlights the cost of bushfires on humans, animals and our environment.
- Celebrates the joy of finding your purpose.
Contents
Main storyThe story of Bear (by Romane, one of Bear’s humans)
Bear and koala facts
Did you know?
Authors
Dr Romane Cristescu trained as a vet before studying koala genetics. She is the Director of the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Detection Dogs for Conservation, and the trainer/handler/manager of dogs, including Bear, who specialise in finding animals and their poo.
Nic Gill loves to share stories about nature, humans and other animals. After meeting Romane and her dogs, she was so impressed that she became a conservation dog handler herself, and now works with her detection dogs in the Tasmanian wilds.
Sylvia Morris is an illustrator and science enthusiast. She loves illustrating picture books because it combines two of her favourite activities: reading and problem solving.
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