An Aboriginal tale based upon natural history facts. The giant frog, Tiddalik, drank all the water in the world and the only way to stop the ensuing drought was to make him laugh and spill the water. However, all the animals cannot raise a giggle until Platypus comes out of her hole.

Tiddalick the Frog has drunk all the water from the river! The animals try their best to get Tiddalick to give back the water. Kangaroo, Emu, Bandicoot, Kookaburra, and Lizard attempt to make him laugh to get the water back, but nothing seems to work--until a tiny little eel shows up. This enchanting Australian tale will have young readers engaged and impressed with the creativity of these resourceful animals.

Fairy Tale Architecture is a ground-breaking book, the first study to bring architects in conversation with fairy tales in breathtaking designs. Little Red Riding Hood, Baba Yaga, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Snow Queen: these and more than fifteen other stories designed by Bernheimer Architecture, Snøhetta, Rural Studio, LEVENBETTS, and LTL Architects and many other international vanguards have created stunning works for this groundbreaking collection of architectural fairy tales. Story by story, Andrew Bernheimer and Kate Bernheimer--a brother and sister team as in an old fairy tale--have built the ultimate home for lovers of fiction and design. Snow girls and spinning houses. Paper capes and engineered hair braids. Resin bee hives and infinite libraries. Here are futuristic structures made from traditional stories, inspired by everything from Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen and The Little Match Girl to the Brothers Grimm's Rapunzel and The Juniper Tree to fairy tales by Jorge Luis Borges and Joy Williams and from China, Japan, Russia, Nigeria, and Mexico. A desire for story and shelter counts as among our most ancient instincts, and this dual desire continues to inspire our most imaginative architects and authors today. Fairy Tale Architecture invites the reader into a space of wonder, into a new form that will endure ever after.

Once only Mouse knew, and kept to himself, the stories of how the world came to be until angry Lightning broke down Mouse's door and the stories escaped into the world.

An Australian Classic Reimagined Journey into the heart of Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime with Tiddalick the Frog Who Caused a Flood by Robert Roennfeldt. This timeless tale captures imaginations with its whimsical storytelling and vivid illustrations. The Tale That Made a Splash! Tiddalick was so thirsty that he drank up all the rivers and billabongs in the land. And the other animals had to find a way to get the water back. Why This Book Resonates with Kids *Problem-Solving- Encourages critical thinking as children ponder how the other animals solve their water crisis. *Cultural Exposure- An introduction to the rich tapestry of Aboriginal folklore. *Eco-Awareness- Sparks conversations about environmental stewardship. *Stunning Art- Vivid illustrations that captivate young minds. A Timeless Tale for Modern Kids Wrap your child in the magic and wonder of an age-old tale that has been passed down through generations. With its engaging narrative and lush illustrations, Tiddalick the Frog Who Caused a Flood offers a unique blend of education and entertainment, making it an instant favourite for children and adults alike.

A traditional Aboriginal tale relating how the animals of Australia used Whale's canoe to travel to that country from a distant shore.