May Gibbs

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie Debut at the Sydney Opera House

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie Debut at the Sydney Opera House

When thinking of classic Australian Children’s Literature, four books come straight to my mind: Blinky Bill, the Magic Pudding, Ginger Megs and Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. Our little family never do anything by halves, so for the last eight months or so we have been on a little adventure, not only introducing the kids to the books …

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Snugglepot and Cuddlepie : A Trip to May Gibbs’ Nutcote Cottage

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie : A Trip to May Gibbs' Nutcote Cottage

Back in 1985 I was obsessed with stamp collecting. I held a subscription to Australia Post’s “Stamp Explorer” (click here to sign up yourself!) and would steam stamps off letters that my parents received. My favourite stamp was the Snuggle Pot and Cuddle Pie 33c stamp that was released that July. I loved the book and was …

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