{"product_id":"bluecap-and-bimbi-gecko-and-mokee-leslie-rees","title":"Bluecap and Bimbi; Gecko; and Mokee by Leslie Ree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leslie Rees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tony Oliver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hamlyn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sydney\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour illustrations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0600073416\/\u003cspan\u003e9780600073413\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType of Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Australian Children’s Book \/ Animal Stories \/ Australian Bushland Stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBluecap and Bimbi; Gecko; and Mokee\u003c\/em\u003e brings together three classic Australian children’s stories by Leslie Rees, beautifully illustrated by Tony Oliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1975 Hamlyn edition includes three much-loved bushland tales: \u003cem\u003eBluecap and Bimbi: The Blue Wrens\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGecko: The Lizard Who Lost His Tail\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMokee: The White Possum\u003c\/em\u003e. The stories feature Australian animals and native bush settings, making this a charming title for readers and collectors of vintage Australian children’s literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published separately between the 1940s and 1970s, these stories reflect Leslie Rees’ enduring contribution to Australian children’s writing, with gentle animal adventures and strong nostalgic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed, good. Light wear to covers, bumping to corners, and a small chip to back corner. Previous owner’s name inside cover and on half-title page. Large oversized book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lovely collectable edition for fans of Australian animal stories, vintage children’s books and illustrated bushland tales. A wonderful addition to collections of Leslie Rees, Tony Oliver, Australian picture books and nostalgic children’s literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tilbrook \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40807781269633,"sku":"V260705","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/0134\/9249\/files\/BluecapandBimbi_Gecko_andMokeebyLeslieRee_2.jpg?v=1791249452","url":"https:\/\/tilbrookandco.com.au\/products\/bluecap-and-bimbi-gecko-and-mokee-leslie-rees","provider":"Tilbrook \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}