Chris McKimmie

Chris McKimmie

  • 5 stars across 13 books
Chris McKimmie is a writer, illustrator, artist. His four books so far with A&U are Brian Banana Duck Sunshine Yellow (2006), shortlisted for the 2007 CBCA Awards, Maisie Moo and Invisible Lucy (2007), Special Kev (2008), shortlisted for the 2009 CBCA Awards and Two Peas in a Pod (2010). Chris was for many years the convenor and originator of the illustration program at the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University. He wrote, illustrated and designed a series of eight children's books in the 70s, and has designed many covers for the University of Queensland Press. Represented in the Graphis 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 regularly exhibits his paintings and drawings.
27th February 2014

Peas in a Pod

'I bet Stella asks us to be her bridesmaids. We'll have really beautiful clothes to wear...' Stella-across-the-road is g... MorePeas in a Pod

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1st July 2011

Good Morning Mr Pancakes

It's holiday time for Bee. But first the chooks need their toenails painted, the dogs and cats need their bags packed an... MoreGood Morning Mr Pancakes

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14th August 2014

Crikey and Cat

When there are no stars in the sky sometimes all you need is a ladder a friend a dog a cat and a hardware store open all... MoreCrikey and Cat

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1st June 2012

Alex and the Watermelon Boat

The river had burst its banks. The dam was overflowing. 'Don't go outside, Alex!' Mum shouted. But just then Rabbit hopp... MoreAlex and the Watermelon Boat

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1st August 2008

Special Kev

On the day I was bornMum planted red roses and rolled out the red carpet.She called me Special Kev.I am the only one of ... MoreSpecial Kev

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24th June 2015

Lara of Newtown

Nana Banana called me Misty, until she couldn't look after me anymore. Noni Nice of Pymble called me Nigella, but I was ... MoreLara of Newtown

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2nd June 2016

Me, Teddy

I am Teddy. This is my scrap book. It's about me growing up from a little tiny puppy with a boofy head and big brown mel... MoreMe, Teddy

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1st April 2007

Maisie Moo and Invisible Lucy

My name is Maisie-Moo. I live in a palace in the middle of nowhere...This is what I like: my dog Drongo, sleeping in and... MoreMaisie Moo and Invisible Lucy

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10th April 2014

Scarlett and the Scratchy Moon

A unique and beautiful picture book about a child's love for her pet dogs from the one and only Chris McKimmie. I can't ... MoreScarlett and the Scratchy Moon

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2nd May 2019

Brian Banana Duck Sunshine Yellow

'A quirky, totally original, visual poem to the child's innate celebration of all that is creative in the human heart.' ... MoreBrian Banana Duck Sunshine Yellow

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