Pat Hutchins (born 18 June 1942) is an English illustrator and writer.
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Hutchins was born on 18 June 1942, the sixth of seven children.[1] A native of Yorkshire, she attended a local art school on scholarship for three years before entering the Leeds College of Art to specialize in illustration. Her first book Rosie's Walk was a 1968 ALA Notable Book. She has written five novels and twenty-five picture books.[2] She received the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1974 for The Wind Blew.[3] She played the role of an artistic narrowboat owner in the British children's television series, Rosie and Jim.
Preceded by John Cunliffe |
Presenter of Rosie & Jim 1994–96 |
Succeeded by Neil Brewer |