May Gibbs date of birth:
January 17, 1877
How old was May Gibbs when died?
92
Where was May Gibbs born?
Surrey, England
When did May Gibbs die?
November 27, 1969
What is May Gibbs nationality?
Australian
What is May Gibbs's occupation?
Author, illustrator
What genre is May Gibbs's work?
Children's literature
Short Biography
Cecilia May Gibbs MBE (17 January 1877 – 27 November 1969), publishing under the name May Gibbs, was an English 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.