The Magic Pudding – Norman Lindsay (1986 Reprint, Angus & Robertson) | Australian Children's Classic

Author & Illustrator:
Norman Lindsay

Publisher:
Angus & Robertson, Sydney & London

Publication Date:
1986 (Reprint Edition)

Format:
Hardcover

Pages:
Approx. 30 cm tall, illustrated throughout (chiefly colour)

Series:
Young Australia Series
Marcie Muir Collection of Australian Children's Books

Cited In:
White, v. 2, nos. 10071, 10072, 10073, 10076

ISBN:
9780207122446 / 020712244X

Condition:
Very Good – Light wear to covers; owner’s name has been blacked out inside the front cover. Internally clean and bright.

Description:
A timeless Australian children's classic, The Magic Pudding tells the whimsical tale of Bunyip Bluegum, a refined young koala, and his eccentric companions Bill Barnacle and Sam Sawnoff as they protect their endlessly regenerating pudding from would-be thieves. Written and illustrated by Norman Lindsay, this story brims with absurdity, wit, and charm.

This 1986 hardcover reprint retains Lindsay’s original illustrations and belongs to both the Young Australia Series and the Marcie Muir Collection, making it a collectible edition for fans of Australian literary heritage.

Why You’ll Love It:
With its lively characters, rhyming interludes, and iconic illustrations, The Magic Pudding remains one of the most beloved pieces of Australian children's literature. A must-have for collectors, families, or anyone with a taste for classic whimsy.