Cecilia May Gibbs
Cecilia May Gibbs was a leading painter, illustrator, cartoonist and author, usually known by her second name, May.
Cecilia May Gibbs was a leading painter, illustrator, cartoonist and author, usually known by her second name, May.
Beverly Cleary created some of the most beloved children’s book characters of the 20th century. Writing about the children in her own neighborhood, Cleary’s stories of the rambunctious youth of Klickitat and Tillamook Streets have sold more than 91 million copies and changed the genre. For more than half a century, she wrote stories that allowed kids to see themselves in the books.
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.