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Books + stories
Take the wild home with you.
Pre-order Demira
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Get closer to
Australia's wild side.
Meet the animals, understand what makes them extraordinary, and discover why they're worth protecting.
$26.95 Pre-orders open now
founded by harry, 15
A wildlife educator, not a brand
schools + events
Talks for prep classes to adults
based in victoria
Presenting Australia-wide
what people say
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the first next to nature book
Demira:
The Protector
of the Rainforest
A rainforest adventure about the animals, threats and wild places worth protecting.
- Australian wildlife story
- Illustrated adventure
- Made for curious young readers
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Release date and shipping confirmed by email.
$26.95
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why harry wrote it
"I wanted to write the kind of book I wished existed — one where the rainforest isn't just a backdrop, but a place full of animals worth knowing. If readers finish Demira caring a little more about what lives out there, it did its job."
a note from harry
"I've always wanted to get closer."
Ever since I was little, I've wanted to know what animals were doing, why they behaved the way they did, and what I could do to help them. The more I learned, the more I realised how many incredible animals we live alongside without really knowing much about them.
Next To Nature is my way of changing that.
Harry, 15
Founder, Next To Nature
The closer you get,
the more there is to care about.
Three ways to get closer.
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Wildlife talks
Bring Australia's wildlife into the room.
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From the wild
Animal encounters, stories and discoveries as they happen.
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talks + events
Bring the wild
into the room.
Harry gives engaging wildlife talks designed to turn curiosity into understanding — helping people discover the animals around us and why protecting them matters.
Enquire about a talk01 · up close
Real wildlife stories and animals.
02 · easy to understand
Clear, engaging explanations.
03 · built for curiosity
Questions encouraged. Curiosity comes first.
schools · wildlife expos · youth groups · community events
questions
How do I book Harry for an event?
Send an enquiry through the contact form below — choose "event" and tell us the date, audience and location. We'll come back with availability and pricing.
What age groups are the talks suitable for?
Talks are designed for school-aged kids through to adults — content shifts to match the room, from prep classes to community groups.
Where does Harry present?
Harry is based in Victoria and presents at schools, expos and community events. Travel further afield can be arranged — just ask.
When will Demira ship?
Demira is available for pre-order now. We'll email every pre-order with the release date and shipping updates as they're confirmed.
Can I order multiple books for a school?
Yes — choose "book order" in the contact form and let us know how many copies you need. Bulk orders for schools are welcome.
Where can I follow Harry?
Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook — find the links in the footer.
Still deciding? Demira is $26.95 and pre-orders are open now.
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Start with one book.
Demira: The Protector of the Rainforest — $26.95, pre-orders open now.
get in touch
Want to bring people
closer to wildlife?
For school talks, events, collaborations, book orders or wildlife enquiries, send Harry and the team a message.
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