C. J. Dennis – Fun For The Young (Of All Ages) – Read by John Clements (7" Vinyl LP)

Author: C. J. Dennis
Narrator: John Clements (Track B3 by Joyce Owen Starr)
Label: Plain Label Poetry – WA-004 / PLAIN LABEL W.A. 004
Distributor: Grand Specialities, Perth
Format: Vinyl LP, 7", 33⅓ RPM
Country: Australia
Genre: Non-Music / Children’s
Style: Spoken Word, Poetry
Condition: [Please confirm—e.g., Very Good – clean vinyl with minor scuffs; plain sleeve or original artwork?]

Track Listing:

Side A
A1 – The Circus
A2 – The Swagman
A3 – The Ant Explorer
A4 – Cuppacumalonga
A5 – The Traveller

Side B
B1 – Triantiwontigongolope
B2 – Story of the Rain
B3 – Bedtime (written and read by Joyce Owen Starr)

Description:
Delightfully whimsical and steeped in classic Aussie charm, this rare 7" vinyl LP showcases the much-loved verse of C. J. Dennis, read with verve and humour by John Clements. Including favourites like Triantiwontigongolope and The Ant Explorer, this vintage recording brings Dennis’s playful bush poetry to life for children and adults alike. The final track, Bedtime, is a gentle closer by Joyce Owen Starr.

Why You’ll Love It:
A must-have for fans of Australian literature, vintage recordings, or collectors of children’s spoken word albums. Perfect for introducing younger listeners to Australia’s poetic traditions or for reliving the rhythmic joy of C. J. Dennis’s timeless rhymes.