May Gibbs

Born: 17 January 1877, United Kingdom
Died: 27 November 1969
Country most active: Australia
Also known as: Cecilia May Gibbs MBE

Cecilia May Gibbs MBE was an Australian children’s book writer, illustrator, and cartoonist. She is best known for her gumnut babies (also called “bush babies” or “bush fairies”), and the book Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.

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