Greedy crocodile -- Boy who nearly wished his life away -- Girl who couldn't stop shouting -- First white man -- Roly Poly the wombat -- Proud goanna -- Gourmet giant -- Yael and Mulwarra -- Grumpy frog -- Baby and the river spirit
Summary
Sally Morgan writes and illustrates some of her best short stories in this amusing and entertaining compilation. Have you ever wished your brother was a fish? Or screamed so loud that the hairs of a caterpillar fell off? These are just some of the fun stories written and illustrated by Sally Morgan. The witty stories, with a folktale feel, are based around a host of characters which are Australian animals, non-native animals, spirits, planets, the sun and moon, and humans
Analysis
Australian
Notes
Originally published: Penguin Books Australia, 1992
Audience
For primary school age
Notes
Originally published Penguin Books Australia, 1992
