TRIVIA: Snugglepot and Cuddlepie is a series of books written around 1918 by Australian author May Gibbs. The books chronicle the adventures of the eponymous Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. The central story arc concerns Snugglepot and Cuddlepie (who are essentially homunculi) and their adventures along with troubles with the villains of the story, the “Banksia Men”.
GUM NUT BABIES
On all the big Gumtrees there are Gumnut Babies. Some people see them and some don’t; what do you see when you look closely at the bark, leaves and canopy of an ancient Gum?
The Gumnut Babies have many Bush Creatures for friends, such as Mr Lizard, Mr Kangaroo, Little Emu Wren, and Mrs Kookaburra. Find a quiet spot to sit in a National Park and close your eyes: how many different Bush Creature friends can you hear (listen for birds, insects and animals)?
"Oh, Mr. Lizard," they cried, "please ride us away as fast as you can." When Mr. Lizard heard that they were travelling far to see a Human, he said he would like to go with them, and if they liked he would ride them all the way, for he had taken a great fancy to Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, and they already loved him; so it was agreed. He went back to say good-bye to his wife, promising to return at once.
