Fruitful Frilled-Neck: Conflict and Connection

By Pippa Bird

Meet Felix, an Australian frilled-neck lizard. Fruitful Frilled-Neck is a gentle story about big emotions, brave voice, and the beauty of repair. When Felix's frill flares in confusion, his feelings feel tangled and too big to hold. But with help from Kirri, Felix learns to speak up, soften, and grow.

Through sensory-friendly storytelling, children are invited to explore rupture and repair, emotional regulation, and relational courage. Felix's journey models how voice can be brave, connection can be healing, and emotional growth can be as natural as a frill unfurling in bloom.

Perfect for bedtime or heart-time, this tale helps children feel seen, understood, and supported as they learn to bloom through connection.

This story also highlights the conflict and connection between two friends, Frank Frilled-Neck Lizard and Tallulah Tortoise.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1764274598
• ISBN13: 9781764274593
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: P R Bird
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"