Nick Bruel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nick Bruel
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| Born | Nicholas Tung Ming Bruel December 9, 1978 |
| Occupation | Author and illustrator |
| Years active | 2004–present |
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Nicholas Tung Ming Bruel is an American author and artist who creates amazing books for kids. He is best known for his super popular Bad Kitty series. The very first Bad Kitty book was a fun picture book about the alphabet. Now, the series has grown to include many picture books and longer chapter books. He even made a guide to help you draw your own comics! Many of his books have become New York Times bestsellers, meaning lots of people love to read them.
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Exploring Nick Bruel's Books
Nick Bruel has written and illustrated many exciting books for young readers. He started his career in 2004 with a book called Boing!. Since then, he has created a world of funny characters and stories.
Beyond Bad Kitty
While Bad Kitty is his most famous work, Nick Bruel has also written other wonderful books. These include:
- Boing! (2004)
- Who is Melvin Bubble? (2006)
- Little Red Bird (2008)
- A Wonderful Year (2015)
He also wrote Bad Kitty Makes Comics . . . and You Can Too! (2015). This book helps young artists learn how to draw their own comic stories.
The World of Bad Kitty
The Bad Kitty series is very popular and includes many different books. They are divided into two main types: picture books and chapter books.
Bad Kitty Picture Books
These books are perfect for younger readers or for reading aloud. They often feature Bad Kitty learning about new things or dealing with funny situations. Some popular titles include:
- Bad Kitty (2005)
- Poor Puppy (2007)
- A Bad Kitty Christmas (2011)
- Bad Kitty Does Not Like Dogs (2015)
- Bad Kitty Scaredy-Cat (2016)
- Bedtime for Bad Kitty (2021)
Bad Kitty Chapter Books
These books are longer and have more detailed stories. They are great for kids who are ready for chapter books. In these adventures, Bad Kitty faces new challenges and meets interesting characters. Some of these books are:
- Bad Kitty Gets a Bath (2008)
- Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty (2009)
- Bad Kitty vs. Uncle Murray (2010)
- Bad Kitty Meets the Baby (2011)
- Bad Kitty for President (2012)
- Bad Kitty School Daze (2013)
- Bad Kitty Goes to the Vet (2016)
- Bad Kitty Takes the Test (2017)
- Bad Kitty Wants a Phone (2021)
- Bad Kitty: Supercat (2022)
Awards and Recognition
Nick Bruel's books have won many awards and honors. This shows how much readers and book experts love his stories.
Awards for Bad Kitty
The very first Bad Kitty book received several awards, including:
- 2007 Buckaroo Book Award—Children's (Winner)
- 2007 Volunteer State Book Award—Grades K-3 (Winner)
- 2009 Young Hoosier Book Award—Picture Book (Winner)
Awards for Other Books
Other books in the Bad Kitty series and his other works have also been recognized:
- Bad Kitty Gets A Bath won the 2009 Gryphon Award (Honor Book) and the 2011 Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award.
- Bad Kitty Meets The Baby and Bad Kitty For President both won the Third and Fourth Grade Book of the Year from the Children's Book Council.
- Who Is Melvin Bubble? won the 2009 North Carolina Children's Book Award—Picture Book.
These awards highlight Nick Bruel's talent for creating engaging and fun stories that kids enjoy reading.
