Birdie and the cyclone

One day when Birdie was talking to Mr Frog, she spotted some dark clouds in the sky.

Suddenly SNAP! CRACK! Birdie’s tree broke and she went flying through the air.

"It’s a cyclone,” said Mr Frog.

A big wind blows away Birdie’s nest. Birdie and the cyclone is a story to help young children:

  • learn what happens during and after a cyclone
  • work through sad or scary feelings
  • understand they will feel safe and happy again.

Videos

Watch the animation of Birdie and the cyclone.

Watch the Auslan translation of Birdie and the cyclone.

You can watch other Birdie's Tree videos in our resources section.

How to support your child in a natural disaster

Read our natural disaster resilience resources for more help.

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You can also buy hand puppets of Birdie and Mr Frog for $15 each plus shipping.

Publishing information

Published: 2017

Author: Andrea Murray

Illustrator: Anil Tortop

Format: e-book, paperback

ISBN: 9780994600615

Last updated: September 2023