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A collection of stories and poems, some of which relate to the origins of Australian animals.
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Melbourne,
Victoria,:Whitcombe and Tombs
, 1952 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
-
How the Bears Came to Bushland,
single work
children's fiction
children's
(p. 3-11)A fantasy about how koalas travel from the mountains of the Moon to the bushland of Australia.
- Blue Butterfliesi"One morning very early", single work poetry children's (p. 11)
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The Little Elves,
single work
children's fiction
children's
(p. 12-16)When Twink looses his wings it takes a kind act towards Mr. Dragonfly to restore them.
- Mushroom Ringsi"The world is full of the strangest things,", single work poetry children's (p. 17)
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The Three Wishes,
single work
children's fiction
children's
(p. 18-23)A little tadpole believes he has to rely on magic to change into a more useful form.
- Butterfliesi"Drifting down the wind high above the flowers,", single work poetry children's (p. 24)
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The Black Swans,
single work
children's fiction
children's
(p. 25-31)A bunyip curses the white swans for being vain, but their rescue of an elfin prince encourages the king to bestow a special favour.
- Star Candlesi"The shadow fairies dance beneath the trees,", single work poetry children's (p. 31)
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