May Gibbs
(1877-1969)

woman and author

Died aged c. 92

Cecilia May Gibbs MBE (17 January 1877 – 27 November 1969) was an Australian children's author, illustrator, and cartoonist. She is best known for her gumnut babies (also known as "bush babies" or "bush fairies"), and the book Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.

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May Gibbs 1877-1969 Creator of Snugglepot, Cuddlepie, Banksia Men and Gunmut Babies. Lived, wrote and illustrated her books here

Nutcote Cottage, Wallaringa Avenue, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia where they lived