Background
Cole was born on Jersey in the British Channel Islands.
Cole was born on Jersey in the British Channel Islands.
She attended the Canterbury College of Art (now the University for the Creative Arts) and received a Bachelor Honours.
She has created more than 70 picture books and her best-seller Doctor Dog has been adapted as a successful children"s cartoon series. Most of her work is rude comedy like The Smelly Book, The Hairy Book, The Slimy Book and The Silly Book. She worked at the British Broadcasting Corporation creating children"s programs such as Bagpuss and Watch With Mother.
She currently spends her time writing, visiting schools and travelling.