As a lifelong advocate for children’s literature and an avid fan of Julia Donaldson‘s enchanting tales, I wholeheartedly endorse “Tiddler.” This film adaptation is not just another festive treat, but a celebration of imagination, storytelling, and the power of art. The narrative, based on one of Donaldson’s most beloved works, beautifully captures the essence of the written word and its transformative potential.
An animated movie featuring a creative sea creature might not be your typical choice for Christmas viewing, but that’s until it’s adapted from a beloved children’s book by the acclaimed British author, Julia Donaldson, and her frequent collaborator, Axel Scheffler.
The work titled ‘Tiddler’ is one of the twelve collaborations between Donaldson and Scheffler that Magic Light Pictures in the U.K. has adapted, and like its predecessors, it features a distinguished voice cast, with Hannah Waddingham from ‘Ted Lasso’ serving as the storyteller. (Last month, Waddingham attended a special screening of this film at an aquarium in London).
At a press conference held in November, Donaldson shared that her book titled “Tiddler,” which shares the same name, showcases one of her most beloved narrative techniques. In this story, Tiddler – a mischievous school-aged fish who is frequently tardy due to concocting elaborate tales – gets abducted unintentionally before eventually returning home by retracing his own adventure through the assortment of underwater creatures that have heard his tale. “I believe it was the pinnacle of my writing journey when I came up with that idea,” Donaldson expressed.
She went on to say, “He would quickly figure out his path home by navigating using his own tales as a compass through the sea,” she explained. This idea made me swell with pride because it’s almost the opposite of ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf.’ In that story, you learn not to tell stories which leads to the boy’s downfall when no one believes him about the wolf. But in this case, the lesson is to create stories, use your imagination, and even bend the truth a bit – it’s a tribute to creativity.
In the British TV premiere of “Tiddler” on BBC and iPlayer on December 25th, the art of storytelling through drawing takes center stage alongside the main characters. The screen version delves deeper into Tiddler’s friend Johnny Dory, portraying him as a gifted artist. Donaldson, who created the original work, appreciates this adaptation for not only celebrating story-writing but also illustration, as it enriches the source material.
Martin Pope, co-founder and executive producer at Magic Light, who has been behind all their Donaldson and Scheffler adaptations since “The Gruffalo” in 2009 (with Helena Bonham Carter and James Corden providing voices), finds the charm of “Tiddler” lies in its emphasis on the magic of storytelling, which is a delightful aspect to highlight.
Foster the love for tales. Pay attention when your kids speak. Share numerous stories with them,” Pope said, emphasizing. “Storytelling is truly delightful, that’s why we honor these two brilliant authors [Donaldson and Scheffler], for their captivating narratives, storytelling is a joy indeed.
As both Donaldson and Pope extolled the virtues of inspiring kids to spin tales, Scheffler, whose dry European wit masked his profound affinity for his work and long-standing collaboration with Donaldson, quipped slyly: “Don’t you think we might end up with a nationwide epidemic of tardiness, with children everywhere regaling us with stories instead of making it to school on time?
As a devoted cinephile, I remained unfazed by the situation. “You know,” I joked, “my wife is a teacher. They’re always running late, aren’t they?
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