Chris McKimmie
Chris McKimmie is the convenor and originator of the illustration program at the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University. He wrote, illustrated and designed a series of 8 children's books in the 1970s, and has designed many covers for the University of Queensland Press. Represented in the Graphics Annual, he has worked as a graphic designer and publications designer for the ABC, the National Parks and Wildlife Services and the University of WA Press. He was production designer for the award-winning short film Stations and the feature-length film Australian Dream, and wrote the lyrics for the songs in both films. He exhibits paintings and drawings – most recently in a one-man show at Gallery 482 in Brisbane December 2003.
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A quirky, totally original picture book about a child's search for identity and the need to belong. Category: Early LiteracyPublisher: Allen & Unwin |
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The funny and tender story of Maisie, who lives with her parents in the Gone Bonkers Discount Palace, and her invisible friend Lucy. Category: Picture story booksPublisher: Allen & Unwin |
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Special Kev follows on from Brian Banana Duck Sunshine Yellow and Maisie Moo and Invisible Lucy to explore the world of red-headed Special Kev and his eleventy million cousins. When Special Kev ties Fatty Boombah to a tree, we experience all the emotions of his situation and its consequences, as well as his redemption through the love of his parents and extended family. Category: Picture story booksPublisher: Allen & Unwin |
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Marvin and Violet have been friends since they were babies. They are like two peas in a pod. But then Violet moves away… Category: Picture story booksPublisher: Allen & Unwin |
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