Poppy Cat
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Poppy Cat is the main character in a series of books created by British illustrator and writer Lara Jones
. The books are published by Campbell Books (a division of Macmillan Publishers
). Several titles have been published including Poppy Cat's Play House, Poppy Cat's Christmas, Poppy Cat Loves Rainbows, Poppy Cat's Dream, and Poppy Cat's Sparkly Night. The books are published in many countries and have sold in excess of two million copies.
An animated TV series based on the Poppy Cat books, comprising 52 episodes running 11 minutes, was produced by Coolabi Production, Shari Lewis Enterprises and BAFTA award-winning King Rollo Films and created by Mallory Lewis
and Leo Nielsen, and was aired on Nick Jr. daily at 09.30, and on Disney Junior in Spain (as Gata Lupe) on weekends. These episodes will be broadcast in other countries including PBS Kids Sprout
in the US on November 7, 2011. Poppy Cat herself is voiced in the UK by Joanna Page
from BBC's award-winning series Gavin and Stacey.
Lara Jones
Lara Jones was a British artist, children's author and illustrator. She is best remembered for her Poppy Cat series of books, written for the very young, which have been published in 20 languages and sold nearly two million copies.-Early life:Lara Kate Jones, was born in Ashby-de-la-Zouch,...
. The books are published by Campbell Books (a division of Macmillan Publishers
Macmillan Publishers
Macmillan Publishers Ltd, also known as The Macmillan Group, is a privately held international publishing company owned by Georg von Holtzbrinck Publishing Group. It has offices in 41 countries worldwide and operates in more than thirty others.-History:...
). Several titles have been published including Poppy Cat's Play House, Poppy Cat's Christmas, Poppy Cat Loves Rainbows, Poppy Cat's Dream, and Poppy Cat's Sparkly Night. The books are published in many countries and have sold in excess of two million copies.
An animated TV series based on the Poppy Cat books, comprising 52 episodes running 11 minutes, was produced by Coolabi Production, Shari Lewis Enterprises and BAFTA award-winning King Rollo Films and created by Mallory Lewis
Mallory Lewis
Mallory Hurwitz Lewis is an American writer, television producer, and puppeteer. Lamb Chop is a "sock puppet" of the mother and daughter. Like Shari's daughter, Lamb Chop remains a "sister" legacy to Mallory.-Early life:Mallory Lewis was born Mallory Tarcher in New York City...
and Leo Nielsen, and was aired on Nick Jr. daily at 09.30, and on Disney Junior in Spain (as Gata Lupe) on weekends. These episodes will be broadcast in other countries including PBS Kids Sprout
PBS KIDS Sprout
PBS Kids Sprout is a U.S. digital cable television channel, video-on-demand service, and website providing PBS Kids shows and original programming for preschoolers and their families...
in the US on November 7, 2011. Poppy Cat herself is voiced in the UK by Joanna Page
Joanna Page
Joanna Louise Page is a Welsh actress, best known for playing Stacey in the television series, Gavin and Stacey.-Early and personal life:...
from BBC's award-winning series Gavin and Stacey.