The Gumtree By Billabong Bend

By Benandonner Publishing Original

Welcome to Billabong Bend.

At the edge of a quiet Australian billabong stands a great old gumtree. Beneath its twisting roots and whispering leaves lives an unlikely little society of friends who look after the bend-and each other.

Meet the residents:

- Nori the Numbat, a thoughtful note-taker who believes every problem can be solved with a plan.
- Kiki the Kookaburra, whose laughter echoes across the bush and occasionally causes trouble.
- Pip the Fairy Wren, tiny, brave, and extremely particular about shiny things.
- Wallace the Wombat, a steady burrow builder who fixes problems with calm practicality.
- Clement the Scorpion, dramatic poet, cultural critic, and reluctant hero.
- Marlow the Lizard, a quiet sun-philosopher who always seems to know more than he says.

Across twelve gentle and humorous adventures, the friends face the small mysteries and challenges of bush life:

- A tea party that melts in the heat
- A mysterious "missing tail" investigation
- A dramatic poetry night beneath the gumtree
- A battle of wits with careless visitors
- A nervous day when smoke appears on the horizon
- And a sunset that reminds them why their little society matters

Warm, funny, and full of the rhythms of the Australian bush, The Gumtree by Billabong Bend is a charming collection of stories about friendship, kindness, and caring for the place you call home.

Perfect for readers aged 7-11, fans of Paddington, The Wind in the Willows, and gentle animal adventures.

Settle beneath the gumtree...
There's always another story waiting at Billabong Bend.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GR9S8K5G
• ISBN13: 9798250773720
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"