If Trees Could Speak single work   children's fiction   children's  
Issue Details: First known date: 1949... 1949 If Trees Could Speak
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Harry and Ted love to study the Australian forest and its wildlife. One day, they discover two tiny trees whispering to each other, in fear of being trampled by the boys. Many years later, the trees are still talking to each other, but now they are afraid of the woodcutters. In an ironic conclusion, Harry and Ted, holidaying as adults in a cabin in the forest, thow whispering logs onto their fire while relating to each other how they are bringing their boys up to respect nature.

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    y separately published work icon Major Bill's 'A Prince of Pups' and Eleven Other Stories William Niwrad , Melbourne : National Press , 1949 Z1550189 1949 selected work children's fiction children's

    A collection of stories about children's adventures, featuring Darwin's own children, Jean and Valda.

    This book was the first by an Australian author to be, 'by command of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth II...accepted into the Royal Library at Buckingham Palace for use of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles, Duke of Cornwall, and Princess Anne.' (from dust jacket)

    Major Bill's 'A Prince of Pups' and Eleven Other Stories for Children
    Melbourne : National Press , 1949
    pg. 123-133
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