Martine Blanc facts for kids
Martine Blanc, born on September 16, 1944, in Clermont-Ferrand, France, is a talented French author and illustrator. She has created many wonderful books for children. Some of her most famous works include The Story of Timothy, the Two Hoots series (which she worked on with Helen Cresswell), and All about Jesus.
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Learning and Art
Martine Blanc studied architecture at a famous art school in Paris, France. This school is called the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. She earned a degree in architecture.
Her Creative Journey
Martine Blanc began her career as a children's book author in the 1970s. She also creates the beautiful pictures for her own children's books. Her illustrations can also be seen in the Two Hoots series, which was written by Helen Cresswell. Helen Cresswell was a TV scriptwriter and children's author. Martine Blanc also helped with the animation for the 1993 film David Copperfield.
Movies She Worked On
Martine Blanc also contributed to some animated films:
- 1987 The Big Bang – She worked as a production administrator.
- 1993 David Copperfield – She helped with the layout and posing of characters.
Her Books
Timothy's Adventures
- The Story of Timothy, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1972
- Hyacinthe, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1976
The character Timothy became very popular in Japan. You could find Timothy dolls, watches, and even tee-shirts!
The Two Hoots Series
(These books were written by Helen Cresswell, with illustrations by Martine Blanc.)
- Two Hoots, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1974 ISBN: 0-510-11842-9
- Two Hoots Go to the Sea, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1974 ISBN: 0-510-11843-7
- Two Hoots and the Big Bad Bird, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1975 ISBN: 0-510-11844-5
- Two Hoots in the Snow, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1975 ISBN: 0-510-11845-3
- Two Hoots Play Hide-And Seek, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1977 ISBN: 0-510-11803-8
- Two Hoots and the King, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1977 ISBN: 0-510-11800-3
Pelé, Velu et Dodue
- Pelé, Velu et Dodue, Fernand Nathan, Paris, 1980 ISBN: 2-09-271524-0
All About Jesus
- All about Jesus: The Life and Teachings of Jesus in the Bible's Own Words, Loyola Press, 2000 ISBN: 0-8294-1506-8
