Frongo's Yarn

Frongo learns about his body’s built-in alarm system and how it protects him from danger.
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Colourful hand-drawn illustration of Frongo the frill neck lizard

Frongo is looking forward to going on a holiday with his friend Freddie...because more than anything, Frongo the frilled-neck Lizard loves to eat big juicy bugs and beetles. 

But what happens when Frongo hears a noise in the grass? 

Is it a Fox? 

His heart beats fast with fear and he hisses fiercely…

Frongo’s Yarn highlights themes of safety and the body’s ‘alarm system’. 

This story explores ‘Fight, flight, freeze’ responses and how this protects us from danger.

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