Martine Blanc-Rérat

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 1987 The Big Bang – as production administrator. 1993 David Copperfield – as layout and posing administrator. Hyacinthe, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1976 The character Timothy has led to an important merchandising in Japan (dolls, watches, tee-shirts...).

The Two Hoots series (text from Helen Cresswell) Two Hoots, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1974 Two Hoots and the Big Bad Bird, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1975 Two Hoots in the Snow, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1975 Two Hoots Play Hide-And Seek, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1977 Two Hoots and the King, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1977

Pelé, Velu et Dodue Pelé, Velu et Dodue , Fernand Nathan, Paris, 1980

All about Jesus All about Jesus: The Life and Teachings of Jesus in the Bible's Own Words, Loyola Press, 2000