Emily Jean and the Grumphfs by Judith Crabtree

Author: Judith Crabtree
Illustrator: Susan O’Bryan
Publisher: Wren
Place Published: Melbourne
Year: 1975
Format: Softcover
Pages: 26 pages
Illustrations: Illustrated, partly in colour
ISBN: 0858851741
Series: Blue Wren Books / Marcie Muir Collection of Australian Children’s Books
Type of Book: Vintage Australian Children’s Picture Book / Children’s Poetry / Stories in Rhyme

Emily Jean and the Grumphfs is a charming vintage Australian children’s picture book written in rhyme by Judith Crabtree and illustrated by Susan O’Bryan.

Published by Wren in 1975 as part of the Blue Wren Books series, this playful story features monsters, imagination and rhythmic storytelling, making it a delightful example of 1970s Australian children’s publishing.

The title is cited in Kerry White’s Bibliography of Australian Children’s Books, Volume 2, no. 1960, adding appeal for collectors of Australian children’s literature, vintage picture books and Marcie Muir-related titles.

Condition
Used. Chips to the top and bottom of the spine and corners. Previous owner’s name has been blacked out on the title page.

Why You’ll Love It
A collectable Australian children’s book with whimsical illustrations, rhyming text and wonderful vintage appeal. Ideal for collectors of Australian picture books, children’s poetry, monster stories and 1970s children’s literature.