| Description |
24 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Series |
Marcie Muir collection of Australian children's books. ANL
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| Notes |
National Library of Australia's Whelan copy inscribed and signed by the author; with portrait postcard of Nelle Grant Cooper dated 7/1/35; 2p. manuscript letter from the author at 29 Ben Boyd Road, Neutral Bay dated 6th March 1939 to Mr Whelan, "... A few years ago, I found that very little had been written for the young Australian about the animals, birds, insects and fish that are so peculiarly our own, and so, as I like writing verse, and think it appeals to small children, I decided to do something about it ..." and .2p. typescript signed by the author headed, "Too Late!" and "Explanatory note" re the "M.I.B. - i.e. Manuscript Investigation Branch" formed by Grace Harvey, Constance O'Hare and Nelle Grant Cooper and which "operates under the leadership, but frequently without the knowledge of, W.G. Cousins (known as the Big Chief)" and the quest for Henry Barcroft Boake's signature. ANL |
| Audience |
For children |
| Subject |
Children's poetry, Australian.
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| Genre/Form |
Poetry.
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| Author |
Shillito, Phyllis.
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