The Precious Gift the Australian PM Gave The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

The Morrison family selected a classic May Gibbs’ Children’s Book to Gift the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed to Radio Nova 969’s Fitzy and Wippa that he and wife, Jenny have gifted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex May Gibbs’ timeless classic, The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.

It’s not the first time May Gibbs’ classic has been gifted to royals either, with former Prime Minister John Howard presenting the book to Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Prince Mary in 2005.

Never out of print since 1918, The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie combines in one edition May Gibbs’ much-loved classic, Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, and its two sequels, Little Ragged Blossom and Little Obelia.

Quintessentially Australian, these delightful stories, and the fantasy world of May Gibbs, have been a source of continual fascination for generations of children. May’s is a world filled with excitement, fears and adventures, both extraordinary and everyday. A world peopled with small creatures, where the real entwines tantalisingly with the imaginary and provides a window to the magic we all believe exists in the bush.

This beautiful slipcase edition with bonus art print, published to celebrate the centenary of one of Australia’s most iconic children’s classics, contains May’s original artwork that has been sourced and re- scanned, and the illustrations look as exquisite as the day May put down her paintbrush all those years ago. A short biography also provides insight into the fascinating life of this remarkable author and artist who has contributed so much to the world of Australian children’s literature.

Always a treasured gift to give.

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16 Comments

- - Mummyofone77 said
  - 26 Sep 2019
    4:10 am
I hope they enjoy their gift

- - mom185490 said
  - 21 Nov 2018
    2:00 pm
I love that there has been a resurgence of May Gibbs lately. Kip and Co, Ecology and Walnut to name a few have all released an amazing range. I am so in love with it all, it is just a pity my bank account is limited over this Christmas period.

- - mom290396 said
  - 20 Nov 2018
    10:53 am
I got this book for my baby’s first Christmas and I didn’t realise just how violent the story was. I was glad that my baby was too young to know what was happening. We haven’t read it since!

- - mom74005 said
  - 07 Nov 2018
    8:18 pm
Well that is a great gift to provide a new royal baby. One of the best hints the new pm has done in my opinion

- - country chick said
  - 26 Oct 2018
    6:53 am
I like this, I have fond memories of my grandmother reading it to me.

- - musicmum said
  - 25 Oct 2018
    8:14 pm
Funny how Scomo could not come up with an original gift, thought he would copy what John Howard gave to royals.
- musicmum replied
  
  25 Oct 2018 , 8:17 pm
  Would have been nice if they got something from our Indigenous people, representing their culture.
- - momof4:) said
  - 24 Oct 2018
    10:08 am
Love the idea and hope they use it and treasure it.

- - Ellen said
  - 24 Oct 2018
    3:22 am
That’s a lovely and thoughtful gift !
Being Dutch myself and only living here around 9yrs, I’ve never heard of it !
For what age is this book ? And what age to read it themselves ?
- becstalou replied
  
  24 Oct 2018 , 7:03 am
  It’s recommended for ages 8+
- - mom114371 said
  - 24 Oct 2018
    2:05 am
The gum nut kids are a classic. And so cute!

- - mom265671 said
  - 23 Oct 2018
    11:08 pm
Beautiful and timeless gift to give

- - SummaMc said
  - 23 Oct 2018
    10:25 pm
Inspired me to get a copy to read to my little one

- - mom101628 said
  - 23 Oct 2018
    9:50 pm
Such a very individual but quintessentially Australian gift to give to Harry & Meaghan considering the upcoming birth of their child. Great gift PM

- - ashna9 said
  - 23 Oct 2018
    9:39 pm
That’s a lovely thoughtful gift!

- - mom90758 said
  - 23 Oct 2018
    6:09 pm
What a thoughtful thought. I’m sure baby and parents will enjoy it!!