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Issue Details: First known date: 1952... 1952 How the Bears Came to Bushland and Other Stories
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A collection of stories and poems, some of which relate to the origins of Australian animals.

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* Contents derived from the Melbourne, Victoria,:Whitcombe and Tombs , 1952 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
How the Bears Came to Bushland, C. V. Aitchinson , single work children's fiction children's
A fantasy about how koalas travel from the mountains of the Moon to the bushland of Australia.
 (p. 3-11)
Blue Butterfliesi"One morning very early", C. V. Aitchinson , single work poetry children's (p. 11)
The Little Elves, C. V. Aitchinson , single work children's fiction children's
When Twink looses his wings it takes a kind act towards Mr. Dragonfly to restore them.
 (p. 12-16)
Mushroom Ringsi"The world is full of the strangest things,", C. V. Aitchinson , single work poetry children's (p. 17)
The Three Wishes, C. V. Aitchinson , single work children's fiction children's
A little tadpole believes he has to rely on magic to change into a more useful form.
 (p. 18-23)
Butterfliesi"Drifting down the wind high above the flowers,", C. V. Aitchinson , single work poetry children's (p. 24)
The Black Swans, C. V. Aitchinson , single work children's fiction children's
A bunyip curses the white swans for being vain, but their rescue of an elfin prince encourages the king to bestow a special favour.
 (p. 25-31)
Star Candlesi"The shadow fairies dance beneath the trees,", C. V. Aitchinson , single work poetry children's (p. 31)
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