Martine Blanc

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.

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

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.

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