Kate Petty (born Katharine Chapman, 9 June 1951 – 22 May 2007) was a British author of children's books including several on educational subjects with pop-ups and moveable parts.[1][2]
Born in Welwyn Garden City, she studied at York University before becoming an editor at Jonathan Cape. One of her most successful publications was The Great Grammar Book, which was illustrated by Jennie Maizels, who illustrated several of her books.[2] Petty was a prolific author, writing nearly 100 books, mostly non-fiction picture books for children.
She died in St Austell of cancer.[2]
Books
edit- The Great Grammar Book illustrated by Jennie Maizels[3]
- The Amazing Pop-up Geography Book
- The Perfect Punctuation Pop-up Book
- The Super Science Book
- The Terrific Times Tables
- Earthly Treasures
- The Amazing Pop-Up Music Book
- The Global Garden
References
edit- ^ "Seven Stories".
- ^ "The Great Grammar Book by Kate Petty; Illustrated by Jennie Maizels | Penguin Random House Canada". www.penguinrandomhouse.ca. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
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