Straeon Bach y Byd: Broga Sychedig, Y / Thirsty Frog, The

Introducing a bilingual picture book series that explores fables and fairy tales from around the world, including the Aboriginal Australian myth of Tiddalik. These books promote sharing and are perfect for bedtime.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2024
Publisher: Rily Publications Ltd

Discover the captivating world of fables and fairy tales with this enchanting series of bilingual picture books for children! Immerse your little ones in the rich tapestry of stories from diverse cultures and languages. Uncover the Aboriginal Australian myth about the thirsty frog named Tiddalik, a timeless bedtime story that imparts valuable lessons about the importance of sharing.

In the heart of the Australian outback, there lived a thirsty frog named Tiddalik. He was so desperate for water that he would go to great lengths to find it. One day, as he was hopping through the desert, he came across a small pond. To his delight, he found that the pond was teeming with water and that there were plenty of fish for him to eat. Tiddalik was overjoyed and decided to make the pond his home. He spent his days swimming and eating, and his nights singing and dancing under the stars.

However, Tiddalik's happiness was short-lived. One day, a group of hunters came to the desert. They saw the pond and were determined to catch the fish for their dinner. Tiddalik tried to warn the fish, but they were too scared to listen. The hunters set up their nets and began to catch the fish. Tiddalik was devastated. He had lost his home and his friends.

But Tiddalik was not one to give up easily. He decided to use his cleverness to save his friends. He hopped around the pond, distracting the hunters and causing them to lose their focus. Meanwhile, the fish were able to escape from the nets. Tiddalik was hailed as a hero by the fish, and he was welcomed back to the pond with open arms.

From that day on, Tiddalik learned the importance of sharing and the value of friendship. He knew that he had to be careful to protect his home and his friends, and he was grateful for the lesson he had learned. Tiddalik's story is a reminder that even the smallest creatures can make a big difference, and that kindness and courage can overcome even the greatest challenges.

Weight: 164g
Dimension: 229 x 230 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804163436
Edition number: Bilingual ed