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Time to Play, Gumnuts! (May Gibbs: Board Book and Card Set)

By May Gibbs
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Time to Play, Gumnuts! is a delightful children's book featuring the whimsical world of May Gibbs. It invites young readers into the enchanting adventures of the gumnut babies and their bushland friends. Filled with charming illustrations, this book encourages imaginative play and exploration in the natural world.
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You might enjoy this delightful board book and card set if you're looking for a charming way to introduce young children to Australia's unique flora and fauna, brought to life through enchanting illustrations. The work of May Gibbs offers timeless storytelling, perfect for bedtime reading or playful learning sessions with little ones.

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Featuring the iconic art style of May Gibbs, this gift set includes a beautiful Time to Play, Gumnuts! board book and 30 Gumnut-themed playing cards. These versatile, large-sized cards are perfect for little hands and can be used to play simple memory games and learn basic sight words.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Featuring the iconic art style of May Gibbs, this gift set includes a beautiful Time to Play, Gumnuts! board book and 30 Gumnut-themed playing cards.

These versatile, large-sized cards are perfect for little hands and can be used to play simple memory games and learn basic sight words.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761129582

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 February 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 285.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 410g

Pages: 24

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