Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller

Adam Jackson , Adrian Lloyd and Jake A Minton
$17.99
All Books Animal World Cup Series Books for Preschoolers New releases and Award Winners

Chosen for National Simultaneous Storytime 2026, Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller delivers a high-energy story that will have you cheering like you’re in the stands

Luna leaves nothing on the pitch as she steps up to lead FC Outback in a thrilling face-off against Bush United, learning to silence her doubts, believe in her skills and trust her teammates.

Book one in the Animal World Cup series, Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller is an inspiring underdog tale of courage, perseverance and determination.

Book two, Trickshot Harri the Cheetah World Beater is now available for pre-order.

Enjoy special hardback pricing in the lead up to National Simultaneous Storytime – only $17.99

Additional Information

Page: 32pp
Language: English
Published: August 2025
Dimensions: 244 x 244mm (portrait)

Resources
Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller Cover Image Download
Activity - Take Aim Wall Target Download
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Activity - Shoe Lacing Download
Activity - Make Your Own Mask Download
Activity - Find a Word Download
Activity - Colouring Sheets Download
Educator Notes - Luna Roo Download
Material
ISBN: 978-1-923141-31-5

National Simultaneous Storytime 2026

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) have selected Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller as the official picture book for National Simultaneous Storytime in 2026.

Adam Jackson

Adam Jackson has worked in football for nearly 20 years, starting his career at Manchester United then moving to Australia to work in sports publishing, most notably leading the sales and marketing for football magazine FourFourTwo. He is currently the Head of Marketing at global sports broadcaster beIN SPORTS, who broadcast European football in Australia and New Zealand.
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Adrian Lloyd

Adrian Lloyd has played football for over 40 years and is a FA qualified coach, having coached children in America, at Fulham FC in London and both adult and children's teams in Australia. Adrian has also spent the last 20 years working in publishing, marketing and digital advertising for major global publishers and brands.
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Jake A Minton

Jake A Minton is an illustrator and graphic novelist living in Melbourne with his cat. After being shortlisted for the Little Hare Illustration Prize in 2020, he has gone on to create CBCA recognised picture books There's No Such Book and Two Turtles. Jake is also the illustrator of the bestselling graphic novel Inked and the popular junior-fiction series Zombie Diaries. In 2025, he was awarded first prize in the Established Illustrator category of the SCBWI Australian Picture Book Illustrator Award.
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