Kate Petty

This article includes a list of general references, but it remains largely unverified because it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (June 2019) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)

Kate Petty (born Katharine Chapman, 9 June 1951 – 22 May 2007) was a British author of children's books.

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. She was a prolific author, writing nearly 100 books, mostly non-fiction picture books for children.

She died in St Austell of cancer.

References[]

• Eccleshare, Julia (18 June 2007). "Kate Petty". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 April 2019.

This article about a writer or poet from the United Kingdom is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by .

• v
• t