Talus Taylor
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Creator of Barbapapa, together with his French wife, Annette Tison. Creating Barbapapa was made by chance in the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris one day in May 1970. While they were walking in the park, Talus Taylor heard a child ask his parents something is called "Baa baa baa baa". Not speaking French, he asked Annette Tison what it meant. She explained that this was a treat called la barbe à papa (cotton candy). Later at a restaurant, the couple began to draw on the tablecloth a character inspired by the candy: a pink and round character. When it came to give it a name, Barbapapa came naturally.
Condolences
Aaron James
My condolences go out to the family. I am so sorry too hear of the lost of a dear loved one to this family. Dealing with this situation can be the hardest thing to face. God's word the bible gives heartfelt and true meaning for ones sleeping in death; Revelation 21: 3,4 says: 3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” God also promises a hope for ones to have life again at John 5: 28,29a : Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out. Visit Jw.org for more encouraging bible truths.
Christine
Thanks for creating these beautiful and funny Barbapapa creatures. They make my little daughter smile everyday!