Books with author May Gibbs

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie is a series of books written by Australian author May Gibbs. The books chronicle the adventures of the eponymous Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. The central story arc concerns Snugglepot and Cuddlepie (who are essentially homunculi) and their adventures along with troubles with the villains of the story, the “Banksia Men”. The first book of the series, "Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie: Their Adventures Wonderful" was published in 1918. Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, the gumnut babies, are the protagonists of the story and are modeled on the appearance of young Eucalyptus (gum tree) nuts. The female gumnut babies, however, have their hair, hats and skirts modeled on Eucalyptus flowers. May Gibbs based some of the characters and scenery on the plants found in the bush land of Bunbury, Western Australia, where she played as a child.