Cathy Wilcox Cathy Wilcox i(A50588 works by) (a.k.a. Catherine Morville Wilcox)
Born: Established: 1963 ;
Gender: Female
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Cathy Wilcox is an award winning cartoonist and illustrator. In addition to illustrating a number of children's books, she has drawn cartoons for leading Australian newspapers and magazines such as The Sydney Morning Herald (since 1989) and The Age (since 1993).

Wilcox received a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communications from Sydney College of the Arts. She has lived in Sydney and, in the 1980s, in France.

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y separately published work icon Camp Canberra Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2022 23669928 2022 single work picture book children's

'The students of Mount Mayhem Primary are on their school trip to Canberra. 

Their teacher, Ms Sparks says they will visit places of National Significance and learn about Australian History and Government.

Who knew Canberra could be so interesting!(Publication summary)
2023 shortlisted ACT Notable Awards ACT Literary Awards — Children's
y separately published work icon Vote 4 Me Clifton Hill : Wild Dog Books , 2020 19702883 2020 single work picture book children's

'The students of Mount Mayhem primary school are fed up. Their uniform is hideous, the tuckshop sells only healthy food, and the sports cupboard is empty.

'It’s time to find a leader who will speak on their behalf. But who will it be? They need an election!

'Fortunately Ms Sparks is an expert on preferential voting. Voting has never been so much fun.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)
2020 winner Canberra Critics Circle Awards — Books (Children's)
2020 winner ACT Notable Awards ACT Literary Awards — Children's — Small Press
y separately published work icon Ella Kazoo Will Not Brush Her Hair South Melbourne : Lothian , 2006 Z1283588 2006 single work picture book children's

Ella Kazoo will do anything to avoid having her hair brushed. Her poor mother is beside herself with frustration as she watches Ella's hair get more and more out of control. But what happens when Ella's hair develops a mind of its own? Find out in this delightful tale, told in rollicking verse, about a girl who's got just what it takes to change a really bad hair day into a happy situation for all. 
2013 honour book KOALA Awards — Picture Book
2007 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Book of the Year: Early Childhood
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