Introduce your little one to fables and fairy tales from around the world with this spellbinding series of board books for children. Discover the Aboriginal Australian myth about a very thirsty frog named Tiddalik! The perfect bedtime story that will teach children the importance of sharing. Inside the colourful children's book ideal for 3-5-year olds, you'll find: - Beautiful, vibrant illustrations that bring the stories to life - Simple text is ideal for reading aloud and for bedtime - Introduction to a lesser-known folk tale and stories for young children - A reference section at the end of the book that explains the cultural history behind each story Once Upon a Time... there was a Thirsty Frog follows the tale of the very thirsty frog who drank all the water in the land! Tiddalik, the frog, has to learn how to share so that the other animals can also quench their thirst. What will the other animals do? Will Tiddalik ever learn how to share? Tuck your toddler or preschooler in with this charming retelling of the Aboriginal Australian story beautifully illustrated by Maja Andersen, bringing the fairy tale to life. Embark on an inspiring journey with Tiddalik, and teach your child emotional intelligence and the dangers of being selfish. Go on a journey around the world with these new illustrated fables and novels from DK that make the perfect addition to any child's bookshelf. Other books in this series include Once Upon a Time... there was a Little Bird, Once Upon a Time... there was a Greedy King, Once Upon a Time... there was an Old Woman.

Introduce your little one to fables and fairy tales from around the world with this spellbinding series of board books for children. Every day, an old woman fetches water from the river using two pots. One of the pots leaks, but the old woman sees the good that the leaking pot brings to the world. This charming re-telling of the Chinese tale is the perfect length for bedtime reading and Maja Andersen's colourful illustrations bring the magic and wonder of the tale to life. It is sure to be a storybook that little ones will treasure forever.

Introduce your little one to fables and fairy tales from around the world with this spellbinding series of ebooks for children.

Meet greedy King Midas who foolishly wishes for everything he touches to turn to gold in this charming re-telling of the Greek myth. This story is the perfect length for bedtime reading and Maja Andersen's colourful illustrations bring the magic and wonder of the tale to life. Once your little one has finished reading the tale, they can learn facts behind the story, including the origins of the story and facts behind the Greek gods. It is sure to be a storybook that little ones will treasure forever.

Introduce your little one to fables and fairy tales from around the world with this spellbinding series of board books for children.

Little Bird has broken her wing and can't fly south for the winter with her friends. She has to find shelter, but will any trees offer her a safe place to rest? This charming retelling of an old North American tale of why evergreen trees keep their leaves in winter teaches children about the importance of being kind and sharing. When you've finished reading the tale, you can also find out the facts behind the story - from the origins of the story, to the difference between evergreen and deciduous trees.

This story is the perfect length for bedtime reading and Maja Andersen's colourful illustrations bring the magic and wonder of the tale to life. It is sure to be a storybook that little ones will treasure forever.