Babette's Missing Artwork

Babette Cole, one of the the world’s best loved authors’ and illustrators of Children’s Picture Books is offering £10,000 reward to any one who can find 5 of her original illustrations from her most famous books Mummy Laid an Egg and Dr Dog.

Mummy laid an Egg won a Brit Award for Best Illustrated Book. It is the most famous book ever written on Sex Education for Children published in 72 languages and sold over 2 million copies. Dr Dog is a best loved canine hero published in 65 different languages and sold over a million copies worldwide. It is currently a T.V. series produced by Silver Lining, New York U.S.A.and developed by France Animation, Paris, France for T.V.(Discovery 615)

4 of the original illustrations from Dr Dog and one from Mummy Laid an Egg have gone missing. (see pictures below)

Babette’s opponent
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A hot legal battle is currently in progress with Babette asking for damages in excess of £50,000.

Babette is not accusing any one of stealing her pictures simply that they have gone missing.

She reported the matter to Dorchester Police who advised her to put up a reward for their return or information leading to their recovery.

What hope has a writer and illustrator of Children's Books got against such formidable opposition?

If you can help Babette in any way to the whereabouts of her 5 missing originals please write to:

• Babette Cole
• Care of: Random House Children’s Books
• 61 – 63 Uxbridge Rd
• London W5 5SA
• U.K.

OR

• Babette Cole
• Care of: Rosemary Sandberg Ltd
• 6, Bayley Street
• London WC1 B3HB
• U.K
• or e mail this email address

Children all over the world since 1976 have been growing up on Babette's books.

SO CALLING ALL BABETTE COLE FANS...

"S.O.S. COME ON FANS, YOUNG AND OLD, BABETTE NEEDS YOUR HELP NOW!"

If you have any comments or news about how we can find Babette's missing original drawings or if you just want to wish her "Good Luck" write to babette@babette-cole.com

A special blog will be set up, linked to www.babette-cole.com

Thanks Everybody,
Babette Cole International Children’s Books

Lost pictures

Missing Dr Dog Cover front and back

Missing Dr Dog dps 7

Missing Dr Dog dps10

Missing Dr Dog dps 15

Missing Mummy Laid an Egg Dps 4