tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post5925845589318944873..comments2024-03-25T08:10:55.433+00:00Comments on March House Books Blog: My book of the week: Scotty in Gumnut Land by May GibbsBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-87602937896213039742013-06-06T06:34:45.147+01:002013-06-06T06:34:45.147+01:00I too was given a copy of this book in the 1950s. ...I too was given a copy of this book in the 1950s. I loved it and so did my much younger brother and my children. I was hoping to pass it on to my grandchildren but unfortunately over the years it seems to have got lost. I have tried to get another copy but it appears to be out of print. This surprised me as I expected it to be in the same category as Enid Blyton and Beatrix Potter for popularity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-11576286277089216592013-05-23T15:51:07.232+01:002013-05-23T15:51:07.232+01:00Hello Jill, yes, May gibbs both wrote and illustra...Hello Jill, yes, May gibbs both wrote and illustrated the Gumnut stories, and very lovely they are too! Thanks for following and commenting. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-74248560155951545262013-05-23T15:39:32.231+01:002013-05-23T15:39:32.231+01:00Great illustrations - is May Gibbs the author and ...Great illustrations - is May Gibbs the author and illlustrator?Jil Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753282207863478870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-25910761158949958342013-05-20T09:20:25.185+01:002013-05-20T09:20:25.185+01:00They are gorgeous little books I can see why you l...They are gorgeous little books I can see why you love them. Thanks for calling in. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-29277436104039444082013-05-20T00:27:50.547+01:002013-05-20T00:27:50.547+01:00I love the cover illustration! Yes, we grow up wi...I love the cover illustration! Yes, we grow up with May Gibbs in Australia, and love the Gumnut babies illustrations. Sandy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09463236853839331077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-16804527448914759462013-05-17T15:46:11.816+01:002013-05-17T15:46:11.816+01:00That's so sweet of you Kylie. Sharon has menti...That's so sweet of you Kylie. Sharon has mentioned what a lovely friend you are, and I can see why. BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-2808832418704271642013-05-17T15:38:13.549+01:002013-05-17T15:38:13.549+01:00I will find a copy for you Sharon xI will find a copy for you Sharon xKyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258543009688502584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-11633748388756408242013-05-16T21:42:00.942+01:002013-05-16T21:42:00.942+01:00Hi Claudine, if it were called Cream Cake Land, I ...Hi Claudine, if it were called Cream Cake Land, I might feel hungry too, but I’m not so sure about Gumnut Land! Thank you for making me smile! Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-17826132799592493142013-05-16T15:50:15.551+01:002013-05-16T15:50:15.551+01:00No, I haven't but you're right, it is ador...No, I haven't but you're right, it is adorable! Scotty, Tiggy and Mifriend sound like a nice gang to hang out with. And strangely, the name 'Gumnut Land' makes me a bit hungry ...Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-38953367877945882792013-05-16T07:56:27.339+01:002013-05-16T07:56:27.339+01:00Hi Eve, I had no idea your little dog was an escap...Hi Eve, I had no idea your little dog was an escape artist, next thing you know, he will be learning to skip!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-56689399276957574262013-05-15T22:57:33.072+01:002013-05-15T22:57:33.072+01:00I think you're right about the kangaroos and t...I think you're right about the kangaroos and the terrier jumping rope. Very unique. I'm quite familiar with escape artist pups though.... Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-85099633165760285852013-05-15T15:39:05.356+01:002013-05-15T15:39:05.356+01:00Thanks Suzy, I love it too!Thanks Suzy, I love it too!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-9746170357892945372013-05-15T09:51:27.416+01:002013-05-15T09:51:27.416+01:00I've never seen this either but it's so cu...I've never seen this either but it's so cute, love it! xRustic Vintage Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707515487917612909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-71132244712019304212013-05-15T07:24:25.432+01:002013-05-15T07:24:25.432+01:00Thank you for your lovely comment Silvina. I feel ...Thank you for your lovely comment Silvina. I feel just the same way about your blog.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-84694989787185823962013-05-15T02:46:05.103+01:002013-05-15T02:46:05.103+01:00Hello Barbara! I have never seen this book before ...Hello Barbara! I have never seen this book before but that illustrations are so cute!<br />As always it's a pleasure to visit your fantastic blog, enjoying beautiful images and learning a lot.<br />Besos! <br />Tazas y Cuentoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697582556239741200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-67794774723501692912013-05-14T21:42:07.662+01:002013-05-14T21:42:07.662+01:00Hi Kylie, I love the May Gibbs illustrations the l...Hi Kylie, I love the May Gibbs illustrations the little Gumnut babies are adorable! You are so lucky to have the original book given to you by your parents. I can only imagine how special that must be. xx Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-21863575731217371932013-05-14T21:36:15.340+01:002013-05-14T21:36:15.340+01:00Hello Hilde, I fell in love the moment I set eyes ...Hello Hilde, I fell in love the moment I set eyes on this one. It’s just gorgeous. Thanks so much for your comment. Barbara.<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-46763155814292387232013-05-14T16:08:54.403+01:002013-05-14T16:08:54.403+01:00Don't think I have ever seen any books by May ...Don't think I have ever seen any books by May Gibbs, and I obviously have been missing out on something. This book looks adorable, Barbara, I have always loved stories about dogs too :) The illustrations are very sweet.Hildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11224506888263486522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-71079175517826270142013-05-14T09:37:08.240+01:002013-05-14T09:37:08.240+01:00Hi Jamie, they certainly are! I feel so lucky to h...Hi Jamie, they certainly are! I feel so lucky to handle them and even luckier to be able to share.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-73530378704458291892013-05-14T09:35:22.521+01:002013-05-14T09:35:22.521+01:00Thanks Tracy, glad you enjoyed them.Thanks Tracy, glad you enjoyed them.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-64638577637871344492013-05-14T09:34:28.921+01:002013-05-14T09:34:28.921+01:00Thank you!Thank you!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-33162953069624867642013-05-14T09:34:18.519+01:002013-05-14T09:34:18.519+01:00Thanks Brandy, I'm looking forward to reading ...Thanks Brandy, I'm looking forward to reading your post and will be over shortly. Barbara.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-34908743928199116862013-05-14T09:23:36.339+01:002013-05-14T09:23:36.339+01:00Thanks Agman, your comment was also Fair Dinkum!
Thanks Agman, your comment was also Fair Dinkum!<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-89975537724895057862013-05-13T22:02:09.894+01:002013-05-13T22:02:09.894+01:00A lovely blogA lovely blogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-7227690100429267472013-05-13T20:55:06.276+01:002013-05-13T20:55:06.276+01:00Gotta love a story about a cute little terrier and...Gotta love a story about a cute little terrier and a mysterious creature that can cast spells!<br /><br />I wanted to let you know that I responded to your Sunshine Award on my blog (finally).<br /><br />Cheers, Brandy from http://brandysbustlings.blogspot.ca/<br />~Brandy~https://www.blogger.com/profile/11315120700855490723noreply@blogger.com