Tiddler
Description
Tiddler is a little fish who tells the tallest tales in the ocean. But did he really ride a seahorse? Did he really meet a mermaid? And what about the scariest story of them all – the one about the fishermen and the net?
More Details
Author
Julia Donaldson
Illustrator
Axel Scheffler
Age group
6-8
Genre
Early Readers, Picture Books
Publisher
SCHOLASTIC CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Reviews
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A.I. GENERATED REVIEW
Tiddler is a playful rhyming story about a small fish whose elaborate explanations invite questions about imagination, truth, and how stories can protect or reshape our reputations. Donaldson’s memorable rhythm makes it ideal for group reading, while Scheffler’s illustrations add visual humor and details for children to discover. It suits preschool and early-primary readers who enjoy repetition, ocean settings, and a touch of mystery. A mild limitation is that the central lesson about honesty remains somewhat open-ended, so adults may want to discuss whether storytelling, excuse-making, and lying are always the same.
