The Smile That Sailed Away
A Quokka Fairy Tale from Rottnest IslandBy Gunnar Habitz
Length1h 10m
About this audiobook
A smile that travels. A journey across land and sea. A quiet truth about happiness.
Kaya is a quokka from Rottnest Island, famous for her smile and believed to have everything she needs to be happy.
But when a question begins to stir inside her – is happiness real beyond the island? – Kaya does something no quokka ever has: She follows her curiosity, boards a boat, and sails into the unknown.
Her journey carries her through bustling harbours, glowing festivals, city gardens, and unexpected friendships. Along the way, Kaya discovers that joy can be shared, kindness can travel, and small creatures can leave a lasting mark.
A heartwarming modern fairy tale for children and grown-ups who believe that curiosity, courage, and a gentle smile can change the world – and sometimes lead you home.
Audiobook details
GenreFairy Tales and Folklore, Children's Literature
Length1 hr 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 26, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Chapter 1 – The Island of Smiles
3Chapter 2 – The Decision
4Chapter 3 – The Crossing
5Chapter 4 – The Deep and the Dolphin
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6Chapter 5 – The Backpack and the Koala
7Chapter 6 – The Harbour and the Ibis
8Chapter 7 – The Keeper and the Question
9Chapter 8 – The Secret of the Shell
10Chapter 9 – The Festival of Light
11Chapter 10 – The Girl in the Blue Hat
12Chapter 11 – Kaya Goes to School
13Chapter 12 – The Gift and the Garden
14Chapter 13 – The Letter from Rottnest Island
15Chapter 14 – A Roo Named Rosie
16Chapter 15 – The Big Escape
17Chapter 16 – Across Land and Sea
18Chapter 17 – The Island is Calling
19About the Author
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