The Curtin Library holds a number of children’s gift books, keepsakes and annuals published from 1850 to the early 1900s. Object #38 Aunt Louisa’s Keepsake was published in 1868 and is one of the most illustrated. We’ve chosen to highlight the … Continue reading 38. Holiday reading – Aunt Louisa’s Keepsake, 1868.
The Story of Karrawingi the Emu, 1946 Book of the Year In 1946 the Children’s Book Council of Australia established annual book awards to promote children’s … Continue reading 27. The Story of Karrawingi the Emu, 1946.
Curtin Library holds a significant collection of children’s books. The oldest date from the middle 19th century to the early 20th century and are stored in the John … Continue reading 25. Thirty old time nursery songs, 1907.