Philippe Béha
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Philippe Béha | |
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| Born | 1950 (age 73–74) |
| Occupation | Writer and illustrator |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Genre | Children's books |
Philippe Béha (born 1950) is a French Canadian children's book writer and illustrator living in Quebec.[1]
He was born in Casablanca to french parents, studied at the École supérieure des arts décoratifs de Strasbourg[2] and came to Quebec in 1976. He worked as a freelance visual designer for Radio-Canada before becoming a full-time illustrator.[1] Béha has illustrated more than 180 children's books.[3] In 1982, he was awarded the Prix Communication-Jeunesse for best illustration in the professional illustrator category.[1] He was a finalist for the Prix du livre jeunesse des Bibliothèques de Montréal in 2009, 2010 and 2012.[2]
- Seul au monde (1982) text by Robert Soulières, received the Prix d’excellence from Graphisme Québec
- Le Voyage à la recherche du temps (1982) text by Lucie Ledoux, received the Prix Alvine-Bélisle
- Pipi dans le pot; Mes cheveux; J’aime Claire; Dors, petit ours (1983), text by Sylvie Assathiany and Louise Pelletier, received the Prix Alvine-Bélisle
- Grand-maman; Mon bébé-sœur; Où est ma tétine ?; Quand ça va mal (1983), text by Sylvie Assathiany and Louise Pelletier, received the Canada Council Children's Literature Prize for illustration
- Les Jeux de Pic-Mots (1988), received the Canada Council Children's Literature Prize for illustration
- Mais que font les fées avec toutes ces dents ? (1989), text by Michel Luppens, received a Mr. Christie's Book Award
- J'aime les poèmes )2003), text by Henriette Major, received the Prix illustrations jeunesse GLV
- Pas si bête (2005), received the Prix du livre jeunesse des bibliothèques de Montréal
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Philippe Béha - Illustrator". All the World's Children. Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ a b "Philippe Béha". Culture (in French). City of Montreal.
- ^ "Philippe Béha" (in French). Les Éditions de la Bagnole.
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