Patricia Mullins facts for kids

Patricia Mullins (born 1952) is a talented Australian artist who illustrates books for children. Her beautiful artwork can be found in many popular stories. Some of her illustrations are even part of a special collection at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, which is a big art gallery.

Patricia Mullins' Amazing Books

Patricia Mullins is known for both writing and illustrating her own books, and for adding her unique art to stories written by other authors. Her illustrations often bring characters and scenes to life in a fun and imaginative way.

Books She Wrote and Illustrated

• A Crash of Rhinos: Fun With Collective Nouns (2010)
• One Horse Waiting For Me (1997)
• V for Vanishing: An Alphabet of Endangered Animals (1993)
• Dinosaur Encore (1992)
• The Rocking Horse: A History of Moving Toy Horses (1992)

Books She Illustrated for Others

Patricia Mullins has also illustrated many books by other well-known children's authors. Here are a few examples:

• Lightning Jack by Glenda Millard (2012) ISBN: 9781741693911
• Jerry by Ursula Dubosarsky (2009)
• Phar Lap, the wonder horse by Kerin Jackie (2008) ISBN: 9780980381313
• Only a Donkey by Celeste Walters (2007) ISBN: 9780143501220
• Shoes From Grandpa by Mem Fox (1989)
• Hattie and the Fox by Mem Fox (1986)

Awards for Her Artwork

Patricia Mullins has won many awards for her wonderful illustrations. These awards show how much people appreciate her talent and how her art helps make books special for young readers.

Some of her notable awards include:

• 1993 Australian Book Publishers Association: Best Designed, Illustrated Children's Book for V For Vanishing
• 1994 Children's Book of the Year Award: Eve Pownall Award for Information Books for V For Vanishing
• 1994 Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature for V for Vanishing
• 2012 Dromkeen Medal, a very important award for contributions to children's literature in Australia.
• 2014 International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Australia's Honour Book for Illustration for Lightning Jack

Bringing Carousel Horses Back to Life

Beyond books, Patricia Mullins has also used her artistic skills to restore old carousel horses. In 2005, she completed the amazing job of bringing the beautiful carousel horses from the Melbourne Zoo Carousel back to their original glory. She worked on them in a studio in Fitzroy, making sure every detail was perfect.