Wild Tales
Author • Nature Photographer • Creator
Inspired by Wildlife and the Environments they Inhabit
Children's Books
Fattus Wombatus - who wouldn't sleep in his own bed
IndigoRay - the bowerbird who loves all things blue
FraidyBear - the koala who was scared of heights
Explore stories of Australian native animals that spark curiosity, encourage learning and nurture respect for the natural world. Each book combines gentle storytelling with accurate wildlife detail, inviting young readers to observe, question and connect with the creatures around them.
Photography that deepens the stories and documents the places that inspire them.
Photo-essay books pairing photography with insight into fauna, flora and the conservation challenges shaping their future — from Australia and beyond.
My work has been shaped by a lifelong connection to animals, beginning in New Zealand and extending through travels to remarkable places — the Arctic, Borneo, Sri Lanka, Japan and Australia’s wilderness. Drawing on studies in photography and journalism, along with years of hands-on wildlife volunteering, I create children’s books and photographic works that are grounded in curiosity, observation and respect for the natural world.
Writing about and photographing the natural world
Donna Racheal
Love Nature, Passionate About Animals
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