Jean Adamson
Jean Adamson | |
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| Born | Jean Bailey 29 February 1928 Peckham, London, England |
| Died | 15 December 2024 (aged 96) Cottenham, England |
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| Alma mater | Goldsmiths, University of London |
| Period | 1951–2020 |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable works | Topsy and Tim |
| Spouse |
Donald Gareth Adamson
(m. 1957; died 1982) |
Jean Adamson, MBE, (née Bailey; 29 February 1928 – 15 December 2024) was a British writer and illustrator of children's books. She was best known for the Topsy and Tim books, the first of which was published in 1960 and which have sold 27 million copies. Adamson's creations were also featured widely on television in 84 episodes of Topsy and Tim.