Babette cole, the illustrator and author of more than 150 witty, imaginative, irreverent and sometimes controversial picture books for children, has died aged 66, after a short illness that led to. A babette cole extravaganza, well four great stories all rolled into one book. The silly slimy smelly hairy book by babette cole, babette cole illus isbn. Babette cole lists in humorous verse such smelly things as cabbage, skunks, drains, and stink bombs. Dog can save the day, with cure for head lice, pinworms, and yikes. Babette cole, who has died aged 67, was a childrens author and illustrator who won critical acclaim and some opprobrium for her frank and. Babette cole was born in jersey in the channel islands. New website for princess smartypants creator babette cole. The hairy book 1984, the slimy book 1985 and the smelly book 1987. Buy the smelly book by babette cole from waterstones today. Shop the latest titles by babette cole at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide.
She attended the canterbury college of art now the university for the creative arts and received firstclass ba honours. Discover book depositorys huge selection of babette cole books online. The smelly book by babette cole and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The silly slimy smelly hairy book winni allfours cupid. Babette has created over 70 books including the smelly book, the hairy book, and mummy laid an egg, and her doctor dog stories have been made into a popular childrens cartoon series. We are very proud to say that we have just launched a new website for world renowned childrens author and illustrator babette cole. The slimy book 1985 and the smelly book 1987 tapped into the childish preoccupation.
The smelly book by babette cole, 9780099409618, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Possessing beauties such as the child who thinks their sunday best shirt and suit makes them look silly, try and guess what they think makes them look better, clue. Silly slimy smelly hairy book, the hardcover january 1, 2001 by babette cole author 4. Many news sources report coles death, but the cause has not been specified or even speculated. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Recommended reading books for children by babette cole. The smelly book picture lions paperback import, 1990.
The smelly book library binding june 1, 1988 by babette cole author visit amazons babette cole page. She graduated from canterbury college of art in 1973 and was the illustrator and author of more than 150 witty, imaginative, irreverent and thoughtprovoking picture books for children including the. Babette cole captures the grotesquely ghastly things that infants and lower juniors find most appealing. The silly, slimy, smelly, hairy, book babette cole. Princess smartypants by babette cole penguin books.
Brilliant, outrageous, entertaining and fearless, babette cole was one of the finest illustrators of her generation but her skill with a paintbrush was more than matched by her knack for coming up with witty and original stories and finding surprising, innovative and, above all, funny ways of telling them. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Babette cole, the illustrator and author of more than 150 witty. Smelly book paperback january 1, 2001 by babette cole author visit amazons babette cole page. Smelly cabbage,smelly fishes,smelly cheesefor smelly dishes. She graduated from canterbury college of art in 1973 and was the illustrator and author of more than 150 witty, imaginative, irreverent and thoughtprovoking picture books for children including the bestselling, stereotypedefying princess smartypants. In this book are all the things that let off the stinkiest stinks and the strongest pongs. See more ideas about childrens books, illustration and childrens book illustration. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Cole tapped into he mindset of children, sometimes at the expense of squeamish parents, with titles like the smelly book, cinderellas bum. A stress reducing read for kids and parents alike, taking an absurd, ridiculous approach to the world. In the german article about babette cole the year of her birth is 1949 and, accordingly, her age is 67 at the time of her death. Babette cole is a featured author on the school reading list and appears in the following recommended reading lists for children.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. This book is amusing enough for a child and even for me, who as an adult, found herself laughing quietly away. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The silly slimy smelly hairy book by babette cole, babette. Author of princess smartypants, prince cinders, prince cinders, the trouble with mum, tarzanna, the hairy book, the smelly book, the slimy book. Video book trailer for how to put your parents to bed. The smelly book paperback 12 july 2001 by babette cole author visit amazons babette cole page.
The smelly book paperback april 24 2001 by babette cole author 4. Join facebook to connect with babette cole and others you may know. Babette cole jersey, 10 september 1950 15 january 2017 was an english childrens writer and illustrator. As part of the government of jerseys home time program. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Babette cole, the bad good manners book, puffin random house, 1997 babette cole jersey, 10 september 1950 devon, 14 january 2017, autrice di bestseller internazionali, ha scritto oltre oottanta libri. Amusing verses about foulsmelling things, from dirty socks and stagnant. Babette cole brings to mind ideas about the number of things in life that, actually are, just very smelly and why that might be using rhyme and very clear sentences and descriptions. Much of her work is earthy comedy, having titles like the smelly book, the hairy book, the slimy book and the silly book. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. As well as turning fairytales upside down, babette cole found a way to tackle controversial or taboo subjects, delighting children by revelling in the gross and repellent in the the hairy book 1984, the slimy book 1985, the smelly book 1987 and the silly book 1989 and introducing difficult topics such as puberty, sex and childbirth in. Buy the silly, slimy, smelly, hairy, book 1st ed thus by cole, babette, cole, babette isbn.
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