SKU: B-000821

Gumbles In Summer

Author: S.A. Wakefield

Special Features: Illustrated, First Edition, Vintage

Condition: In good condition. From a smoke free home.

1970s Illustration Australian Authors Australian Children's Literature Desmond Digby

Gumbles in Summer, the 1979 first edition by beloved Australian storyteller S.A. Wakefield, invites readers into a sun-splashed animal fantasy perfect for bedtime sharing or nostalgic collecting.

This vintage paperback picture book pairs brisk, humorous prose with lively illustrations that bring the playful Gumbles to life across 96 pages. Its compact size and gentle text suit toddlers, early readers, and adults who treasure classic Australiana.

Offered from a smoke-free home, this nicely preserved copy shows light shelf wear appropriate to its age, with bright pages and no markings inside. Grab the scarce 1979 printing now and add a charming slice of Aussie children’s literature to your shelf.

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