Kilko the Koala Series

Rikki-Lee Calnan

The Kilko the Koala series by Rikki-Lee Calnan guides children through managing challenging emotions. In each book, Kilko the Koala experiences a specific feeling—overwhelm, worry, sadness, and anger—exploring its effects on his body, mind, and senses. Each story offers calming strategies, such as mindfulness, deep breathing, or discussing feelings, empowering young readers with tools to process emotions healthily and build resilience. The series aims to normalize big feelings while helping children develop emotional awareness and coping skills.

Book 1: Out of control?

Ever felt overwhelmed? Too many big feelings all at once. Feels like you’re going to explode? Kilko shares his experience of feeling out of control. Too many big feelings all at once. What it looks like, what may cause it and things you can try to calm yourself and make yourself feel better.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book 2: Worried?

Kilko shares shares his experience with worry and how it affects his body, mind, and senses. He offers simple strategies for children to try. Shows them how to calm themselves and change how they feel from bad to good. Whilst empowering children with tools to navigate different environments and handle worry effectively.

 

 

 

Book 3: Sad?

In Sad, Kilko the Koala shares his experience with sadness and how it affects his body, mind, and senses. He emphasizes that sadness is normal and encourages healthy outlets like crying or talking. Kilko offers strategies like mindfulness and gratitude to transform sadness into something positive, helping children confidently navigate their emotions.

 

 

 

Book 4: Angry?

In Angry, Kilko the Koala shares his experience with anger, explaining how it affects his body, mind, and senses. He teaches healthy ways to express anger, like talking or using safe outlets, and offers calming strategies like deep breathing and mindfulness. Children learn to manage and transform their emotions positively.