Birdie and the drought
One summer there was no rain for a long, long time. Mr Frog's pond began to dry up and he had to move away.
Day after day, it did not rain. There were no worms to eat. Birdie missed her friend Mr Frog.
"I need to find somewhere else to live," said Birdie. "I will come back when it rains again."
A terrible drought means Birdie has to leave her home and friends. Birdie and the drought is a story to help young children:
- understand what happens when it doesn't rain
- learn what happens to the world around them and food supplies in a drought
- work through sad or lonely feelings
- learn they can be safe and happy when they are away from home.
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How to support your child in a natural disaster
Find out about getting help during a drought on the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries website. You can also 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 Baldwin
Illustrator: Anil Tortop
Format: e-book, paperback
ISBN: 9780994600646
Last updated: October 2023