Date : August 13, 2022
If you’re on the hunt for literary gifts for the geek girls in your life, you’ve come to the perfect place!
One of the most beloved literary celebrations of the Australian bush, May Gibbs is an icon for lovers of stories, books, and our magnificent continent.
The fabulous geeky women in your life are sure to treasure the thoughtfulness of a delightful gift inspired by gumnut babies and their friends.
Thoughtful gifts for geeky women
Like all women, the bookworm in your life loves things that bring her joy. Things that are beautiful, happy, comforting, and authentic.
Since stories transport us to magical worlds we aren’t otherwise able to visit, a special gift that captures the essence of a beloved story is always welcome.
These literary gifts show that you recognise this really important aspect of her life.
Literary gifts for geek girls
We’ve curated our top picks to please your geeky gift recipient here.
Gumnut Babies Art Poster
This delightful quality print evokes the essence of happiness for anyone who loves the literary world and the Australian bush.
It features the much-loved stories of Gum-Blossom Babies, Flannel Flowers and Other Bush Babies, Boronia Babies, Wattle Babies, plus Nuttybub and Nittersing, and Chucklebud and Wunkydoo.
The nostalgic illustrations offer a doorway into a mysterious world full of adorable, cheeky characters.
Match it with a special frame for a gift that will take pride of place in your geeky girl’s home.
Snugglepot and Cuddlepie Centenary Limited Edition Print
If you like the idea of gifting a beautiful print, but would love to choose something especially whimsical, this limited edition print is the perfect choice.
Sure to have your literary lover smiling from ear to ear, these super cute and cheeky gumnut babies are a symbol of simpler times and childhood innocence.
May Gibbs Gift Card – At the Races
For a perfect pairing, accompany your gift with a May Gibbs Gift Card featuring this evocative scene at the races.
Your literary lover will enjoy the cover as much as the kind words inside – they might even choose to frame it as a piece of art to enjoy every day.
On the hunt for more delightful literary gifts for the geeky women in your life? You’ll be pleased to know that you’ll be able to spot gumnut babies in your local Spotlight store!
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Professor Michelle
Professor Michelle has a degree in Geography and a gypsy soul. She shares her love of culture and the natural world as a writer, traveller and mum to three gumnut kids growing wild in the bush in regional Australia.
www.thepaperbarkdiaries.com