A couple of weeks ago, I announced the publication of a new anthology of Bedtime Ballads and Tall Tales from the Australian Bush, Tell ‘Em They’re Dreaming, in which I am delighted to have a ballad of my own included.
The anthology was launched online on Facebook last Sunday 1 November with many of the authors reading their stories in the Share Your Story Facebook Group, which you are welcome to join. You may scroll through the posts and listen to many of the stories there.
My story Once Upon a Billabong tells of a big bully bullfrog who enjoys being mean and doesn’t allow anyone else to live in his billabong. But things don’t always work out the way we plan, and certainly not for the bully bullfrog who is soon looking for a home himself. To find out what happens, listen to me read the story in this video, or perhaps you’d like to read along with me. I hope you enjoy it.
(In case you’re wondering, I bought a frog onesie especially for the launch and still decided to wear it when we had to go online. It doesn’t work as well in the video as I’d hoped. I’m not really trying to hide. 😊)
Continue reading: Bush Ballads, Billabongs and Bullfrogs – readilearn
Norah Colvin 
A lovely reading, Norah, I really enjoyed it. You have such a lovely accent and I enjoyed your costume and puppet too.
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Robbie. Appreciated.
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Yay, what fun. Kids will love that story (as your adult fans do too).
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Thank you, Anne. That’s a very kind comment.
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And I now have my copy! Yay!
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I hope you enjoy it, Anne. It’s a bit lighter than your usual reading fare. 🙂
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I loved hearing you read your story, Norah! Congratulations!
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Thank you so much, Jennie. I’m pleased.
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You are very welcome, Norah!
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Congratulations, Norah. Left a comment on your other page.
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Thank you so much, Patricia. I appreciate the generosity and encouragement of your words.
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A frog onesie! That steals to launch, Norah. Congrats on the book!
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Thank you, Jacqui. 😂🐸💖
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Omg, I loved the onesie and listening to you, and your story. Congrats Norah! 🙂 x
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Thank you so much, Debby. I really appreciate your kind words. 💖🐸
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What a cute story and sweet ending, Norah. It was wonderful to listen to you read it. And I enjoyed your attempt at dressing up as a frog. 🙂 🙂
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Thank you so much, Diana. I really apprciate your kind words. I’m getting a rosy glow from all the lovely support.
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My pleasure, Norah. These posts are always so joyful. 😀
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Thank you, Diana. I’m pleased you find them so. 🙂
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It was so great to hear you read your story. Love the onsie!!
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Thank you for your lovely comment, Darlene.
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Wow, that’s great. As for the costume letdown, maybe it wasn’t as you successful as you’d hoped, but it still works.
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Steven.
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Nice job, Norah. Bully for you, but not for bully bullfrog.
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Thanks, Pete. 😊🐸
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Congrats Norah! Bullies need to kept in line 🙂
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Thanks so much, Kate. Yes, they do.
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