Véronique and Jason Barnard created Boowa and Kwala in 1998. The first story was “Around the World in 12 Songs with Boowa & Kwala”, released as an audio book (narrated by Sir Tony Robinson) and as a series of online cartoons, songs and games. In 2003, Véronique and Jason introduced Boowa & Kwala’s families (Dawa, Mawa, Siwa, Daddy Koala, Mummy Koala, Grandpa Koala and Grandma Koala), and made a TV series with ITV International that aired around the globe. At its height, the website attracted 60 million visits a year.