Babette Cole

Babette Cole studied at University for the Creative Arts and Kent Institute of Art & Design. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is children's and young adult literature and young adult literature. Distinctions recorded are Prix Bernard Versele Family League.

• Name — Dame Babette Cole • Born — 10 September 1950 • Birthplace — Jersey • Died — 15 January 2017 • Place of death — Devon • Occupation — Children's writer and illustrator • Language — English and French. • Education — Canterbury College of Art • Notable Works — Drop Dead, Princess Smartypants, Prince Cinders • 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

Cole was born on Jersey in the Channel Islands. She attended the Canterbury College of Art (now the University for the Creative Arts) and received first-class BA Honours. She worked on such children's programmes as Bagpuss (working with Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin) and Jackanory for BBC television. As a children's writer, Cole created more than 150 picture books. Her best-seller Doctor Dog has been adapted as a successful children's cartoon series. Much of her work is earthy comedy, having titles like The Smelly Book, The Hairy Book, The Slimy Book and The Silly Book. She spent her time writing, visiting schools and travelling. After a short illness she died on 15 January 2017, aged 66.