Blinky Bill is a mischievous koala who lives in the Australian bush. Keen for adventure, he sets off to see the world. On his journeys, he makes trouble in Miss Pimm’s shop, meets Old Wombo (Mr. Wombat), joins a Frog Choir, and gets invited to a Rabbit’s Birthday Party.Blinky Bill was written by Dorothy Wall, a New Zealand–born Australian author, and has been adapted for television and cinemas. This is the first book of three in The Complete Adventures of Blinky Bill series.

With a fresh newly designed cover, Australia's favourite koala returns to delight old and new readers alike.The Complete Adventures of Blinky Bill combines in one edition Dorothy Wall's much-loved classics, Blinky Bill (1933), Blinky Bill Grows Up (1934) and Blinky Bill and Nutsy (1937).Blinky Bill is the quintessential larrikin. With enthusiastic pleasure, this headstrong and impudent little koala sets ou...

This early work by Dorothy Wall was originally published in 1933 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Blinky Bill: The Quaint Little Australian' is a children's story about Australia's most popular mischievous koala. Dorothy Wall was born on January the 12th, 1894 in New Zealand. From a young age Wall showed great talent as an artist and at age eleven won a scholarship for her drawing skills. She is most famous for creating Blinky Bill, an anthropomorphi...

This is the third book in the series of Blinky Bill children's books -- that happen to be loved by adults.The character of Blinky first appeared in Brooke Nicholls' 1933 book, Jacko - the Broadcasting Kookaburra, which was illustrated by Wall. Wall then featured Blinky Bill in a series of her own books, including Blinky Bill: The Quaint Little Australian, Blinky Bill Grows Up, and Blinky Bill and Nutsy. The books are considered quintessential Australian chi...

The Second Book in the series of 3.The character of Blinky first appeared in Brooke Nicholls' 1933 book, Jacko - the Broadcasting Kookaburra, which was illustrated by Wall. Wall then featured Blinky Bill in a series of her own books, including Blinky Bill: The Quaint Little Australian, Blinky Bill Grows Up, and Blinky Bill and Nutsy. The books are considered quintessential Australian children's classics, and have never been out of print in Australia.

This delightful set of stories about the adventures of a mischievous koala bear has been loved by generations of young Australians. Dorothy Wall's amusing tales and drawings, and her love of the bush and concern for its conservation, still have the power to enchant children everywhere. This is a collection of tales about Blinky Bill, a mischievous little koala. It contains Blinky Bill, Blinky Bill Grows Up, and Blinky Bill and Nutsy.

First appearing in 1933, Blinky Bill has become a classic character in Australian children's literature, and the Blinky Bill books have never gone out of print. With enthusiastic pleasure, this headstrong and mischievous little koala sets out on a series of bold adventures testing not only his mother's patience, but also that of all the bush creatures he encounters. This collection features the original three books of Blinky Bill in one volume. Join Blinky as he gets himself into trouble a...

First appearing in 1933, Blinky Bill has become a classic character in Australian children's literature, and the Blinky Bill books have never gone out of print. With enthusiastic pleasure, this headstrong and mischievous little koala sets out on a series of bold adventures testing not only his mother′s patience, but also that of all the bush creatures he encounters. His shenanigans at Miss Pym′s shop and Farmer Smifkins′s vegie patch show him to be a very naughty koala indeed! Blinky Bill ...

First appearing in 1933, Blinky Bill has become a classic character in Australian children's literature, and the Blinky Bill books have never gone out of print. Blinky finds out that his mother plans to send him to Mrs Magpie's school, hoping he'll return a little less mischievous. Blinky decides he'd rather run away. While away he meets a colourful collection of animals, gets a job at a bush bazar before things get out of hand, and a trip to Mr Smifkin's farm turns to disaster. But after ...

First appearing in 1933, Blinky Bill has become a classic character in Australian children's literature, and the Blinky Bill books have never gone out of print. Blinky has escaped from the zoo, along with his mother and his new friend Splodge the Kangaroo. Blinky and his mother return to their old tree home, only to find that an orphan koala named Nutsy has been eating their leaves! Mrs Koala is delighted to have a little girl koala around, and Blinky has a companion for more fun and adven...

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Little Tommy the koala bear is sad and lonely in his gumtree in the country. The doctor recommends a trip to the city to brighten him up. While Tommy is in the city, he tries lots of different activities — but those funny Zookie creatures seem to follow him everywhere!This short story was written by Dorothy Wall, the New-Zealand born Australian author who created that famous koala character, 'Blinky Bill'.