Read-Along: Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller

Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller delivers a high-energy story that will have you cheering like you're in the stands. Rookie captain Luna Roo 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 along the way.

Written by Sydney-based football veterans Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, and brought to life with the dynamic illustrations of award-winning illustrator Jake A. Minton, this is a full-throttle, tail-thumping, goal-scoring underdog story with a heartwarming message that courage and determination are a winning combination.

Told by Matildas legend Elise Kellond-Knight, a three-time FIFA Women's World Cup veteran, two-time Olympian, and one of Australia's most celebrated footballers, and featuring the voices of cheeky galahs Jeff and Gary brought to life by Tom Bainbridge, this is one storytime that truly kicks off!

Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller has been selected as the 2026 National Simultaneous Storytime book — meaning millions of children across Australia will read this story together, out loud, at the very same time on 27 May 2026. A unmissable moment for football fans and book lovers alike!

READ-ALONG WITH STORYBOX!
With the Read-Along version, kids can follow the story both with their eyes and their ears. As they listen to the fun narration, they’ll also see the words appear on screen in a simplified way, helping them connect spoken words to text. N.B. the read-along captions will appear for the book section of the video only.

Credits

• Written by

  Adam Jackson Adrian Lloyd

• Illustrated by

  Jake A. Minton

• Performed by

  Elise Kellond-Knight Tom Bainbridge

• Published By

  Little Book Press

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