A land down under and other Australiana verse

A stunning collection of bush poetry! The verses in the book capture the heart of Australia … from ‘A Big Country’ through to ‘A Land of Green & Gold’… from the climate changer ‘The Earth & Man’ through to the heart-warming ‘My Heart Belongs to The Outback.’ Illustrations by Australian artist Samantha Metcalfe.

Sydney born Australian Poet Maggie May Gordon commenced writing when she settled on the western plains of NSW. Tranquillity of life on a sheep & wool property... together with the magical beauty of native flora and fauna, saw her creativity emerge in poetry, lyrics and stories.

During covid times she used this creativity to embark on a series of children’s books. In January 2024, Maggie was delighted to receive the Children’s Champion Australia Day Award for her contribution to literature.

Illustrated by Australian artist Eric Kuiper.

The Gums’ Adventures is a most valuable gift for children. The plight of the planet… with 70% of wildlife eliminated since 1970 according to WWF.. cannot be hidden from youngsters. So Mr & Mrs Gum is a delightful way to help young Australians deal with the ugly facts of environmental destruction.
Bob Brown, Forest Defender (July 2023)