{"product_id":"the-gumnut-tales-collection-may-gibbs","title":"The Gumnut Tales Collection - May Gibbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enchanting world of the Australian bush with \u003cem\u003eThe Gumnut Tales 5-Book Collection\u003c\/em\u003e by beloved Australian author and illustrator May Gibbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful boxed collection brings together five original May Gibbs stories, first published around 100 years ago, introducing young readers to the magical world of Gumnut Babies and their bushland friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the collection are five little books featuring \u003cstrong\u003eGumnut Babies, Gum-Blossom Babies, Flannel Flower Babies, Boronia Babies \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e Wattle Babies\u003c\/strong\u003e. With intriguing stories that reveal the hidden secrets of the Australian bush, these charming books encourage curiosity, imagination and a love of Australian nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in a compact format that is easy for little hands to hold, this collection is a wonderful introduction to May Gibbs' timeless characters and one of Australia's most treasured children's literary worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive original May Gibbs stories in one collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures Gumnut Babies and other beloved bush characters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003eGumnut, Gum-Blossom, Flannel Flower, Boronia \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e Wattle Babies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the Australian bush and native flora\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact books designed for little hands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncourages imagination and curiosity about Australian nature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful hardcover boxed collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Australian children's literature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: May Gibbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection: 5 books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 22.9 x 15.3 x 4.7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It’s a Great Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gumnut Tales 5-Book Collection\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful way to introduce children to May Gibbs' much-loved Australian bush characters. The five-book format makes it a particularly lovely gift for young readers, while the timeless stories and Australian setting offer generations of families an opportunity to discover the magic of the bush together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Collection Is Good For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung children and emerging readers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans of May Gibbs and Australian children's literature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamilies who enjoy Australian stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren interested in Australian wildlife and native flora\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGifts for birthdays, Christmas and special occasions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandparents and parents looking to share classic Australian stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the five stories together and explore the different characters and native flowers featured throughout the collection. The stories can also inspire conversations about Australian plants, the bush and the tiny creatures children might imagine living among the gum trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia-wide shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClick \u0026amp; Collect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable for collection from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamberwell Store, Melbourne VIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Arcade Store, Melbourne CBD, VIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your preferred pickup location at checkout and we'll confirm once your order is ready for collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAustralian Owned\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaper Republic is an Australian-owned and run stationery and gift retailer based in Melbourne. 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