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Take the wild home
Demira is the first Next To Nature book — an adventure you can hold, re-read, and gift.
Get Demira — $26.95
australian wildlife · up close
Most of us live next to the wild
and never really meet it.
Next To Nature is here to change that. Real animals, real stories, and why they matter — told by Harry, a 15-year-old wildlife educator.
$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 teachers & parents say
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the first next to nature book
Demira:
The Protector
of the Rainforest
Most kids' wildlife books use the rainforest as a backdrop. Demira makes it a home — full of animals worth knowing, and wild places worth protecting.
- Australian wildlife story
- Illustrated adventure
- Made for curious young readers
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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
Live encounters that turn curiosity into care.
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From the wild
Real notes, photos and encounters as they happen.
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talks + events
Bring the wild
into the room.
Real animal stories, real questions, and real understanding — built to turn curiosity into care.
For schools · wildlife expos · youth groups · community events
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Real wildlife stories and animals.
easy to understand
Clear, engaging explanations.
built for curiosity
Questions encouraged. Curiosity comes first.
questions, answered
How do I book Harry for an event?
Tell us your date, location, and age group through the contact form below — choose "event" — and we'll come back with availability and pricing.
What age groups are the talks suitable for?
From prep classes right through to adult community groups — the content shifts to match the room.
Where does Harry present?
Harry is based in Victoria and presents Australia-wide — at schools, expos and community events. Travelling 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 tell us how many copies you need. School and library orders 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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Ready to get closer?
Demira: The Protector of the Rainforest — $26.95, pre-orders open now. One story that makes the rainforest feel like home.
get in touch
Want to bring
the wild closer?
For school talks, events, Demira bulk orders, or a wildlife question — send Harry and the team a message.
field notes
From the wild.
Real encounters — including what went wrong, and what it taught.
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A day in the field with Harry
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