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May Gibbs May Gibbs i(A7495 works by) (birth name: Cecilia May Gibbs) (a.k.a. Cecilia May Ossoli Kelly)
Also writes as: Blob ; Stan Cottman
Born: Established: 17 Jan 1877 Kent,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 27 Nov 1969 Sydney, New South Wales,
Gender: Female
Arrived in Australia: 1881
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1 y separately published work icon The Gumnut Baby Adventures May Gibbs , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2019 17213168 2019 selected work children's fiction

'This May Gibbs boxed set contains these four titles: Little Obelia: The Lost Princess; Ragged Blossom: Mrs Snakes Plot; Snugglepot: The Beetle Battle; and Cuddlepie: Honey Trouble.'  (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon The Great Rescue The Great Rescue : A Ragged Blossom Tale May Gibbs , May Gibbs (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2019 17058821 2019 single work picture book children's

'The bush is the home of many different Nuts and Blossoms known as the Gumnut Babies. This book is about a caring Blossom who decides to help her friend.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon The Lost Princess The Lost Princess : A Little Obelia Tale May Gibbs , May Gibbs (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2019 17058766 2019 single work picture book children's

'The bush is the home of many different Nuts and Blossoms known as the Gumnut Babies. This book is about a Blossom and a Nut who go searching for a lost princess.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Good Morning, Gumnuts May Gibbs , Caroline Keys (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2019 15447117 2019 single work picture book children's

'Gumnuts and Blossoms are asleep in their beds, Time to wake up, you sleepyheads! Good morning, Gumnuts! Good morning, Blossoms! The bush folk are up bright and early. Join Snugglepot and Cuddlepie as they say good morning to everyone they see!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon May Gibbs' Tales from the Bush May Gibbs , May Gibbs (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2019 15444911 2019 single work picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon Goodnight, Gumnuts May Gibbs , Caroline Keys (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2018 14873817 2018 single work picture book children's

'Gumnuts and Blossoms splash in the sun.

'Then the moon comes to tell them the day is all done!

'Goodnight, Gumnuts! Goodnight, Blossoms!

'The bush folk are all getting ready for bed.

'Join Snugglepot and Cuddlepie as they wish everyone goodnight.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Honey Trouble May Gibbs , Kate Wenban (editor), Caroline Keys (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2018 14759826 2018 single work picture book children's

'The bush is the home of many different nuts and blossoms known as the Gumnut Babies. Some are gentle and shy. Others are bold and curious. 

'This book is about a caring nut called Cuddlepie who had a toothache.'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Beetle Battle May Gibbs , Kate Wenban (editor), Caroline Keys (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2018 14759691 2018 single work picture book children's

'The bush is the home of many different nuts and blossoms known as the Gumnut Babies. Some are gentle and shy. Others are bold and curious. 

'This book is about a bold nut called Snugglepot and his adventure in Big City.'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Tales from the Camp Fire May Gibbs , Caroline Keys (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2017 11550435 2017 single work picture book children's

‘I’m looking forward to exploring today,’ said Snugglepot. ‘I don’t think we have ever been so far from our tree!’

'Join Snugglepot and Cuddlepie in the Australian bush as they encounter a human, go to a picture show and discover a cave! Gather round the camp fire and get ready for stories of friendship and adventure with May Gibbs’ classic characters.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon May Gibbs' Tales from the Gum Tree Tales from the Gum Tree May Gibbs , Jane Massam , Caroline Keys (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2016 8762008 2016 selected work picture book children's

'Oh my! cried Snugglepot. Im flying, Im really flying! He couldnt believe he was up in the big blue sky, and it was simply glorious. Join Snugglepot and Cuddlepie on their enchanting adventures through the Australian bush. With amazing butterfly rides, boating escapades and a surprise moonlight pageant, prepare to fall in love with May Gibbs' classic characters.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Snugglepot and Cuddlepie's Underwater Adventure May Gibbs , May Gibbs (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2014 6567991 2014 single work picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon My First Book of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie May Gibbs , May Gibbs (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2014 6346358 2014 single work picture book children's

'Explore tthe fantastic world of May Gibb's Gumnut Babies in this gorgeous bind-up of two critical first skills books, First Words and 1 2 3.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Snugglepot and Cuddlepie's Sleepover May Gibbs , May Gibbs (illustrator), Mark Macleod , Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2013 Z1916943 2013 single work picture book children's

'Snugglepot and Cuddlepie are having a sleepover with their friends! But when Mrs Kookaburra invites her chicks along, just how are they going to fit everyone in?' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon A Snugglepot and Cuddlepie Christmas Mark Macleod , May Gibbs (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2013 6063698 2013 single work picture book children's

''One more day.' Snugglepot put a mark on the calendar. 'I wish Christmas would hurry up and come.' Christmas is coming, and Snugglepot and Cuddlepie are getting everything ready. But the list of things to do is long and Cuddlepie might be too busy to remember Snugglepot's present! Join May Gibbs' best-loved characters in an endearing Australian Christmas adventure.' (Publication summary)
1 6 y separately published work icon Meet Snugglepot and Cuddlepie May Gibbs , May Gibbs (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2012 Z1860752 2012 single work picture book children's

'Before dawn, when everyone was still asleep,

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie crept out of bed...

'I want to see a human!' said Snugglepot.

'But only in the distance,' added Cuddlepie.

Join Snugglepot and Cuddlepie-May Gibbs' endearing gumnut babies-as they go on an Australian bush adventure.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Opposites May Gibbs (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2012 6167702 2012 single work picture book children's
1 1 y separately published work icon First Words May Gibbs (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2012 6167624 2012 single work picture book children's
1 1 y separately published work icon Colours, A Bush Rainbow with Gumnut Babies May Gibbs , May Gibbs (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2011 8879820 2011 single work picture book children's

'This beautifully illustrated colour book encourages your toddles to learn different colours with May Gibbs' Gumnut Babies.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Snugglepot and Cuddlepie Present 1 2 3: Count to Ten with Gumnut Babies May Gibbs , May Gibbs (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2011 8879776 2011 single work picture book children's

'Learn to count to ten with May Gibbs' Gumnut Babies. Royalties go to two charities: the Cerebral Palsy Alliance and the Northcott Society.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Gumnut Babies May Gibbs , Pymble : Angus and Robertson , 2001 Z968521 2001 selected work picture book children's fiction children's

'A delightful collection of some of May Gibbs's most charming 'bush babies' stories.

May Gibbs's marvellous creation - the Gumnut world, with its tiny heroes and heroines and deliciously villainous villains - has fascinated generations of children. Gumnuts at the races, at the ballet and dancing at balls are some of the scenes that have delighted us all.

Brought together here are the stories of Flannel Flowers and Other Bush Babies, Wattle Babies, Boronia Babies and Gum-Blossom Babies plus Nuttybub and Nittersing and Chucklebud and Wunkydoo.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)
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