About Kate Petty
Lived 1951 – 2007 (aged 55–56). Kate Petty was a British writer.
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.
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. 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
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Who was Kate Petty?
British writer
When was Kate Petty born?
Kate Petty was born on 9 June 1951 in Welwyn Garden City.
When did Kate Petty die?
Kate Petty died in 2007 in St Austell.
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Kate Petty was a writer.
What nationality was Kate Petty?
Kate Petty was British.
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