Tiddalik The Flood-Maker

One day, there was a giant frog called Tiddalik. He was getting very thirsty. So he decided to drink all the water in the land. There was not a drop of water left in the land.

The animals thought for days until the wombat said,"Let's make Tiddalik laugh". So the animals gathered around and made up a plan. The next morning, it was time to make Tiddalik laugh. The first impression was from the kookaburra. He told his funniest stories, he even laughed at them himself.

Next, the kangaroo jumped over the emu.

The blanket lizard tried as well. He stuck his fat tummy out in front and puffed himself up. But it was no use.

Finally, Nabunum the eel, tied himself in knots. Suddenly, Tiddalik's eyes lit up then he burst out laughing. A few months later, the land was back to normal.


Retold and illustrated by €Ċareth, Simon, Chloe, Samantha and Alisha 4/5S

Elanora Heights Primary School
Sydney - Australia

This page was last modified on 23rd June, 1999


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