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Whackity Jack and the Storm

Brief Description
When a great storm approaches, Uncle Whackity Jack tells a series of "topsy-turvy" stories about where different animals might go to stay warm and safe. He suggests silly scenarios, such as sheep nesting in trees, pigs living in beehives, and cows hiding in logs. The young... Read More
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In this rhyming story, a child corrects their uncle's "topsy-turvy" and "muddled" tales about where farm animals go to seek shelter during a great storm.

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When a great storm approaches, Uncle Whackity Jack tells a series of "topsy-turvy" stories about where different animals might go to stay warm and safe. He suggests silly scenarios, such as sheep nesting in trees, pigs living in beehives, and cows hiding in logs.

The young narrator corrects these muddled ideas, explaining where each animal truly belongs—like the frog in a log and the cow in a shed. As the storm intensifies, the story moves from imagination to reality as Whackity Jack helps the family dog find shelter and discovers a toad hiding in a shoe, proving that everyone needs a safe place when the weather gets rough.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760362942

Publisher: Starfish Bay Children's Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Starfish Bay Children's Books

Illustration: Full colour interior

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sara Porras

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 261.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Gleni Bailey began to write children’s stories due to her love of nature and desire to teach from learned experiences.  Based at her home farm in Western Australia, Gleni’s motivation came from the myriad of characters surrounding her.  Whilst the antics of chickens, cats, sheep, other farm animals, and wildlife amused her, they also inspired, providing the context for her to subtly impart many life lessons whilst also entertaining readers.

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