Martine Blanc (born 16 September 1944 in Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dôme) is a French author and illustrator of ten books for children including The story of Timothy, the Two Hoots series in collaboration with Helen Cresswell, and All about Jesus.

Education

Blanc holds a degree in architecture from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts of Paris, France.

Career

In 1970s, Blanc started her writing career as a children's book author. Blanc's illustrations are also displayed in her children books and the Two Hoots series written by Helen Cresswell, a TV scriptwriter and children author. In addition, Blanc is also credited in the animation department of an animation 1993 film David Copperfield.

Filmography

Works

Timothy

The character Timothy has led to an important merchandising in Japan (dolls, watches, tee-shirts...).

The Two Hoots series (text from Helen Cresswell)

Pelé, Velu et Dodue

All about Jesus