Babette Cole facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dame Babette Cole
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| Born | 10 September 1950 Jersey |
| Died | 15 January 2017 (aged 66) Devon |
| Occupation | Children's writer and illustrator |
| Language | English and French. |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Canterbury College of Art |
| Notable works | Drop Dead, Princess Smartypants, Prince Cinders |
| Notable awards | Kurt Maschler Award, Children's Picture Book of The Year; Children's Books of the Year; Child Study Association of America, BLA Annabell Fargeon Award |
Babette Cole (born September 10, 1950 – died January 15, 2017) was a talented English writer and artist who created many wonderful books for children. She was known for her funny and sometimes silly stories, often with bright and lively pictures.
Life and Career of Babette Cole
Babette Cole was born on Jersey, one of the Channel Islands. She loved art and went to the Canterbury College of Art to study. After college, she even worked on popular children's TV shows like Bagpuss and Jackanory for the BBC.
Babette Cole wrote and drew pictures for more than 150 children's books during her career. One of her most famous books, Doctor Dog, was so popular that it was even turned into a successful cartoon series! Many of her books were known for their funny and sometimes quirky titles, like The Smelly Book, The Hairy Book, The Slimy Book, and The Silly Book.
She spent her time writing new stories, drawing pictures, visiting schools to meet young readers, and traveling. Babette Cole passed away on January 15, 2017, at the age of 66, after a short illness.
Awards and Recognitions
Babette Cole won several important awards for her amazing books:
- She won the Kurt Maschler Award for her book Drop Dead in 1996. This award celebrates British children's books where the words and pictures work perfectly together.
- Her books Princess Smartypants (1986) and Prince Cinders (1987) were also highly praised and were runners-up for the Kate Greenaway Medal. This medal is given every year for the best illustrations in British children's books.
Here are some other awards her books received:
- Nungu and the Hippopotamus (1980) — Children's Picture Book of The Year; Children's Books of the Year; Child Study Association of America
- The Wind in the Willows Pop-Up Book (1983) — New York Public Library Children's Books
- Princess Smartypants (1986) — British Library Association (BLA)
- Prince Cinders (1987) — BLA Annabell Fargeon Award
- Drop Dead (1996) — The British Book Trust
See also
In Spanish: Babette Cole para niños
