Ingrid Godon facts for kids

Ingrid Godon (born August 29, 1958) is a talented Flemish artist. She is famous for drawing pictures in children's books. An illustrator is someone who creates drawings or images for books, magazines, or other media.

Ingrid Godon's Work

Ingrid Godon has illustrated many children's books. Her beautiful drawings bring stories to life for young readers. She has worked with different authors over the years.

Early Awards and Books

Ingrid Godon started winning awards early in her career. In 1988, she won the Prijs van de Kinder- en Jeugdjury voor het boek in Vlaanderen. This was for her illustrations in the book Mijn broer is een punker. Maria Heylen wrote this book.

She also won the same award in 1988 for Pius en Pepijn. In 1989, she won it again for Niemand mag het weten. Both of these books were written by Gerda van Cleemput.

Award-Winning Books

In 2001, Ingrid Godon and André Sollie won a big award. They received the Gouden Griffel for their book Wachten op Matroos. This book was published in 2000.

She also won a Vlag en Wimpel award for her illustrations in Wachten op Matroos. In Flanders, the book received the Boekenpauw and Boekenwelp awards. The English version of the book is called Hello, Sailor. It was published in 2003.

Ingrid Godon received another Boekenpauw award in 2015. This was for her illustrations in the book Ik denk. Toon Tellegen wrote this book. In 2009, she also won a Boekenpluim award. This award was for illustrating the book Morgen was het feest, also by Toon Tellegen.

Over her career, Ingrid Godon has illustrated more than one hundred children's books. Her work has touched many young readers.

Awards and Recognition

Ingrid Godon has received many awards for her illustrations. These awards show how much her work is appreciated.

• 1988: Prijs van de Kinder- en Jeugdjury voor het boek in Vlaanderen, for Mijn broer is een punker
• 1988: Prijs van de Kinder- en Jeugdjury voor het boek in Vlaanderen, for Pius en Pepijn
• 1989: Prijs van de Kinder- en Jeugdjury voor het boek in Vlaanderen, for Niemand mag het weten
• 2001: Boekenpauw, for Wachten op Matroos
• 2001: Boekenwelp, for Wachten op Matroos
• 2001: Vlag en Wimpel, for Wachten op Matroos
• 2001: Gouden Griffel, for Wachten op Matroos (with André Sollie)
• 2009: Boekenpluim, for Morgen was het feest
• 2015: Boekenpauw, for Ik denk