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Who are the Niddy Noddies?

Meet the Niddy Noddies—a small theatre group performing modern fables inspired by their everyday lives. The Niddy Noddies Children’s Book Series are tales of friendship and common sense told with a wink and a nod and more than a few laughs! The back covers show the characters in each book so children can pick books with their favorites!

 
 
 
 

Toad and Frog star in this book, with Turtle, Giraffe, Bear, and Owl as the supporting cast!

Toad or Frog?
Frog or Toad?

All the animals want to know which one is a frog and which one is a toad, but toad and frog aren't telling. Can the animals figure out who is who?

“It is really not important
to know who is who,
when there is very little difference
between frogs, toads, me and you.”

With thoughtful Illustrations and flowing, repetitive rhyme, Toad or Frog? Frog or Toad? helps children explore the idea that when they make assumptions about others, those assumptions are often wrong. Children will love the surprise at the end!.

 

Bumblebee stars in this book, with Inchworm, Beetle, and Cricket as the supporting cast!

The Very Grumpy Bumblebee

Bumblebee is grumpy and is buzzing all of his friends. He is missing all the fun! Will he ever feel happy again?

"Why are you grumpy
going buzz, buzz, buzz,
when this is the most beautiful day
that ever was?"

With fun Illustrations, rollicking rhyme, and quotable one-liners, The Very Grumpy Bumblebee helps children explore emotions and will have them buzzing along with Bumblebee as his friends help him find his smile again.

 

Turtle stars in this book with Flamingo, Crocodile, and Bumblebee as the supporting cast!

Turtle Tumbled

Turtle tripped, and now he is stuck on his back! It is hard for Turtle to turn himself over when he is stuck upside down, but it’s even harder to ask for help. Will Turtle ever get back on his feet again?

Now, a turtle isn't fast.
In fact, it's rather slow.
And a turtle on its back
is stuck and cannot go.

With lighthearted Illustrations and amusing rhyme, Turtle Tumbled helps children explore the fear of acknowledging their mistakes, and reminds them that it is OK to ask for help when they need it.

 

Tadpole stars in this book and Toad, Frog, Bear, Bumblebee, and Dog as the supporting cast!

Tadpole Dreams

Tina the Tadpole dreams of seeing the world above the stream. She is determined to try and make her dreams come true, but will her persistence pay off?

In the middle of the forest,
deep down in a stream,
Tina the Tadpole was having
a marvelous dream.

With inspiring Illustrations and gentle rhyme, Tadpole Dreams helps children explore persistence and will have them cheering for Tina as she tries and tries again until she reaches her goal. Tina then encourages another Tadpole to follow his dream. Way to go, Tina!

Text and Illustration copyright © 2019 by John Shepherd.