Storytime - Birdie's Tree Storybooks - Shelter

Next date: Thursday, 25 September 2025 | 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Join our special guest storyteller along with Birdie and Mr Frog as they learn about different natural disasters and find out how to cope and recover from stressful events.

It’s a great way to help kids feel safe during stressful times and help them to understand emergencies.

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Birdie’s Tree is an award-winning set of storybooks and resources created by the Queensland Centre for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (QCPIMH) to help children and families going through natural disasters and disruptive events.

Birdie and the shelter

One day, Officer Jay came to see Birdie and Mr Frog. "There's a big storm out at sea," Officer Jay said.

"We would like you to come to the emergency shelter. That way you'll be safe."

Birdie and Mr Frog have to go to an emergency shelter. It’s noisy and crowded in the shelter and Birdie is worried about her home. But she finds out that when she needs help, her friends will always be there.

'Birdie and the shelter' is a story to help young children: