Snugglepot and Cuddlepie
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| Author | May Gibbs |
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| Country | Australia |
| Genre(s) | Juvenile fiction |
| Publisher | W.C. Penfold |
| Released | 1918 |
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Snugglepot and Cuddlepie is a children's book by Australian author May Gibbs. It was first published in 1918.
Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, the gumnut babies, are the protagonists of the story and are modelled on the appearance of young Eucalyptus (gum tree) nuts.
The "big bad Banksia Men" are the villains of the story and are modelled on the appearance of aged Banksia "cones", with follicles for eyes and other facial features.
A musical titled The Adventures of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie and Little Ragged Blossom premiered at the Theatre Royal on 9 January 2007, starring Darren Gilshenan (Cuddlepie), Tim Richards (Snugglepot) and Ursula Yovich (Ragged Blossom).
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