The man from Ironbark, a real bushman, is visiting Sydney for the first time. He finds the rush and bustle too exhausting so he decides to rest in a barber's and enjoy a shave. The barber, 'small and flash' tries to pull a joke on the bushman but comes off second best because his victim is a man whose actions speak louder than words
Analysis
Children's stories in English, 1900- Texts
Picture books
Notes
Children's poetry in English. Australian writers, 1890-1945. Texts (ANB/PRECIS SIN 0012459)
Winner of the Australian Children's Book of the Year Award (B), 1975
Audience
For children
Notes
Children's Book Council of Australia Awards - Picture Book of the Year ; 1975