Blinky Bill
Dorothy Wall
📚 Genre
Children's Fiction, Animal Fantasy
🏢 Publisher
Angus & Robertson
📅 Publication Year
1985
🔢 ISBN
9780207151040
About This Book
The stories follow the mischievous adventures of a young koala named Blinky Bill in the Australian bush. Blinky is known for his signature trousers with one button missing and his tendency to get into trouble with other bush animals. The cover features an iconic line-drawing illustration by the author showing Blinky in his checkered pants and suspenders against a light beige background.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
Approximately 120-150 pages
Edition
Reprint Paperback (likely part of the Bluegum or Classic series)
Series
Blinky Bill series; this is often a combined volume or the first individual title.
Target Audience
Children (ages 6-10)
Collector Information
Condition
Fair to Good. Visible creasing on the top right corner of the front cover and some yellowing/foxing along the spine and edges consistent with age.
Estimated Value
$10 - $25
Rarity
Common. This specific 1985 paperback edition was mass-produced in Australia and is frequently found in used bookstores and online marketplaces.
Historical Significance
Blinky Bill is a quintessentially Australian character and a cornerstone of Australian children's literature. The character has been adapted into multiple television series and films, representing national identity and bush life.
Collector Notes
Since this is a later reprint and not a first edition (which dates back to 1933), value is primarily sentimental rather than monetary. To preserve, keep away from direct sunlight to prevent further yellowing of the acidic paper. Collectors typically seek the hardback editions from the late 30s or 40s for higher value.
Similar Books
Snugglepot and Cuddlepie by May Gibbs, The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay, Dot and the Kangaroo by Ethel Pedley.
Notable Features
Includes original illustrations by the author Dorothy Wall. Features the classic 1930s character design revived for mid-80s publication.
Notes
1985