The Terrible Plop is a delightful, rhythmic tale that reminds us that things aren’t always as scary as they seem.
- Title: “The Terrible Plop!”
- Written by:Ursula Dubosarsky
- Illustrated by: Andrew Joyner
- Age Group: All ages, particularly ages 3-5 years.
- Links to EYLF
- Principles: Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships
- Practices: Play-based learning and intentionality
- Outcomes: Learning outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Written by Ursula Dubosarsky with playful rhyme and repetition, the story follows a group of animals thrown into chaos by a mysterious, noisy plop. Based on a Tibetan myth, a sound in the forest sets all the animals running for their lives from the Terrible Plop.
But it’s the smallest rabbit who finds the courage to uncover the truth!
With bold, vibrant illustrations and a lively, musical text, this book is perfect for read-aloud fun. Embrace the silliness—use different voices, get animated, and enjoy the laughter with your little ones!
