Claudia Rueda facts for kids
Claudia Rueda is a talented author and illustrator from Colombia. She creates wonderful picture books that are loved by children and families all over the world. Her books have been published in many countries and translated into thirteen different languages! She's even been recognized as a New York Times Best Seller illustrator and was nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2016, which is a very important award for children's authors and illustrators.
Claudia studied Law and Art, and she also earned a special degree in Creative Writing. This helped her become the amazing storyteller she is today. Some of her popular books include Bunny Slopes, which was chosen by the New York Public Library, and Here Comes the Easter Bunny, which was named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews.
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Books by Claudia Rueda
Claudia Rueda has written and illustrated many books herself, and she has also created the pictures for books written by other authors.
Books She Wrote and Illustrated
- I know an old lady who swallowed a a fly (2004)
- Let's Play in the Forest (Scholastic, 2006)
- My Little Polar Bear (Scholastic, 2009)
- No (Groundwood, 2010)
- Huff & Puff (Abrams, 2012)
- Is it Big or is it Little? (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2013)
- Bunny Slopes (Chronicle Books, 2016)
- Hungry Bunny (Chronicle Books, 2018)
- Bunny Overboard (Chronicle Books, 2020)
Books She Illustrated for Others
- Here Comes Teacher Cat (Dial Penguin, 2017)
- Here Comes Valentine Cat (Dial Penguin, 2015)
- Here Comes the Tooth Fairy Cat (Dial Penguin, 2015)
- Here Comes The Easter Cat (Dial Penguin, 2014)
- Here Comes Santa Cat (Dial Penguin, 2014)
- Nacho and Lolita (Scholastic, 2005)
- The Painting (2019)
Awards and Recognition
Claudia Rueda's books have won several awards, showing how much people love her work.
- 2011 CCBC Choice (University of Wisconsin)
- 2009 Oppenheim Platinum Award
- 2007 National Parenting Publications Gold Award
- 2006 CHILD Magazine Best Children's Books
- Colombian IBBY Honor List
- Nati per Leggere Prize
Online Resources
You can find more information about Claudia Rueda and her books online:
- Claudia Rueda Home Page: [1]
- Open Library: [2]
See also
In Spanish: Claudia Rueda para niños
