Patricia Mullins facts for kids

Patricia Mullins (born 1952) is a talented Australian artist. She is best known for illustrating many children's books. Her beautiful artwork can even be found in the Albert Ullin collection at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia.

What Books Has Patricia Mullins Illustrated?

Patricia Mullins has brought many stories to life with her unique illustrations. She has also written some books herself!

Books Written and Illustrated by Patricia Mullins

These are books where Patricia Mullins created both the words and the pictures:

• 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)
• Fabulous Beasts (1976)

Books Illustrated by Patricia Mullins

Patricia Mullins has also added her amazing illustrations to books written by other authors:

• Lightning Jack, by Glenda Millard (2012)
• Jerry, by Ursula Dubosarsky (2009)
• Phar Lap, the wonder horse, by Kerin Jackie (2008)
• Only a Donkey, by Celeste Walters (2007)
• Who's Who at The Zoo, by Celeste Walters (1996)
• The Dream of the Dusky Dolphin, by Jonathan Harlen (1995)
• Iceflowers, by Jutta Goetze (1992)
• The Sea Breeze Hotel, by Marcia Vaughan (1991)
• The Triantiwantigongalope, by CJ Dennis (1989)
• Shoes From Grandpa, by Mem Fox (1989)
• Crocodile Beat, by Gail Jorgensen (1988)
• Hattie and the Fox, by Mem Fox (1986)
• The Magic Saddle, by Christobel Mattingley (1983)
• Duck Boy, by Christobel Mattingley (1983)
• Rummage, by Christobel Mattingley (1981)
• All Sort of Poems, edited by ed. Ann Thwaites (1978)
• Pelican Point, by Sue Couper (1977)
• Wheels and Things, by Veda-Hamon Moody and others (1976)
• Flowers for Samantha, by Letitia Parr (1975)
• All In Together, by Vashti Farrer (1974)
• Blinky Bill and Nutsy, by Dorothy Wall (1972)
• Dolphins are Different, by Letitia Parr (1972)
• The Happy Bush, by Heather Larsen (1972)

What Awards Has Patricia Mullins Won?

Patricia Mullins has received many awards for her wonderful work:

• 1982 Children's Book of the Year Award: Picture Book for Rummage
• 1993 Australian Book Publishers Association: Best Designed, Illustrated Children's Book for V For Vanishing
• 1993 Parents' Choice Award USA for Hattie and The Fox
• 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: Picture fiction for V for Vanishing
• 1994 VI Dimensional Illustrators Awards, New York, USA for V For Vanishing
• 1994 Best Produced English Children's Book, Hong Kong for Dinosaur Encore
• 1998 10th Dimensional Illustrators Awards, New York, USA for One Horse Waiting For Me
• 2008 Pat Glover Memorial Storytelling Award for Phar Lap the Wonder Horse
• 2012 Dromkeen Medal
• 2014 International Board on Books for Young People IBBY Australia's Honour Book for Illustration for Lightning Jack

Patricia Mullins and Carousel Horses

Did you know Patricia Mullins also helps bring old carousel horses back to life? She worked on restoring the beautiful horses from the Melbourne Zoo Carousel. She completed this special project in 2005.