Once Upon a Billabong
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Written by Josephine Whillier (Opie), Sally Hayes and Ray Whillier
About this story:
Djugeena is a beautiful billabong in Arnhem Land. Myndjil and Traydoo are two friends who love living there. One day two crocodiles save Traydoo's life and are asked to stay to be Djugeena's protectors. Over time, the crocodiles become more and more selfish with the animals becoming tired and very unhappy. If something isn't done, the little community will be swallowed up by the crocodiles’ greed! What can Traydoo and Myndjil do to free the billabong from such greedy creatures? Maybe the Mimih spirits can help?
A story about the value of character strengths, the importance of teamwork and the determination to save their community from greedy, selfish crocodiles.
ENJOY THE SONG THAT ACCOMPANIES THIS STORY.
USE THIS STORY TO HELP YOUR CHILD UNDERSTAND STRENGTHS.
Read the book to your child, playing the song at least once to get them to develop a sense of community and love. Show them on a map where Arnhem Land is and ask them about how long it would take to drive from your house.
Then download the worksheet and ask some of the questions to encourage curiosity & develop understanding of strengths.