The Terrible Plop

The Terrible Plop is a delightful and energetic picture book, inspired by a Tibetan myth, that explores the universal childhood experience of fear of the unknown. When a loud 'PLOP' sound startles a little rabbit, a chain reaction of panic ensues, sending all the forest animals running. The rollicking rhyming text and zany illustrations create a humorous and engaging read-alaloud experience. Ultimately, the story gently teaches children about bravery, curiosity, and the importance of investigating fears rather than letting imagination run wild. It's a fantastic choice for sparking conversations about what truly frightens us and how to approach those feelings.

Here is the story of the Terrible PLOP, with a bear and a rabbit, and a hop hop hop. But what is the PLOP? And where does it hide? Open the book and look inside . . . 'Hilarious, original and energetic . . . ' The Sunday Age From award-winning author Ursula Dubosarsky and illustrator Andrew Joyner comes an irresistible picture book about a little rabbit who learns that some things in life aren't as scary as they seem. Based on a Tibetan myth, a sound in the forest sets all the animals running for their lives from the Terrible Plop. Children will be charmed by the wonderful zany energy of the illustrations and the rollicking rhyming story.