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
11Chapter 10 – The Girl in the Blue Hat
2Chapter 1 – The Island of Smiles
12Chapter 11 – Kaya Goes to School
3Chapter 2 – The Decision
13Chapter 12 – The Gift and the Garden
4Chapter 3 – The Crossing
14Chapter 13 – The Letter from Rottnest Island
5Chapter 4 – The Deep and the Dolphin
15Chapter 14 – A Roo Named Rosie
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6Chapter 5 – The Backpack and the Koala
16Chapter 15 – The Big Escape
7Chapter 6 – The Harbour and the Ibis
17Chapter 16 – Across Land and Sea
8Chapter 7 – The Keeper and the Question
18Chapter 17 – The Island is Calling
9Chapter 8 – The Secret of the Shell
19About the Author
10Chapter 9 – The Festival of Light
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