Ruth Paul facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ruth Paul
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| Born | 1964 (age 60–61) |
| Occupation | Writer, illustrator |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's, picture books |
Ruth Paul, born in 1964, is a super talented author and illustrator. She creates wonderful picture books for children. Ruth comes from Wellington, New Zealand.
She studied at Victoria University of Wellington and also learned visual communication design. In 2004, her first book, The Animal Undie Ball, was published. She wrote and illustrated this book herself! Since then, her books have been translated into many different languages. This means kids all over the world can enjoy her stories. In 2019, she received a special award called the NZ Arts Foundation Mallinson Rendel Laureate Award for Illustration. This award celebrates her amazing artwork.
Ruth Paul's Amazing Books
Ruth Paul has written and illustrated many popular books. Her stories often feature fun animals and imaginative adventures. Here are some of her well-loved books:
- 2004 – The Animal Undie Ball
- 2007 – The King's Bubbles
- 2010 – Two Little Pirates
- 2011 – Stomp!
- 2013 – Bad Dog Flash
- 2015 – Bye-Bye Grumpy Fly
- 2017 – I Am Jellyfish
- 2018 – Little Hector and the Big Blue Whale
- 2020 – Cookie Boo
- 2022 – Lion Guards the Cake
- 2024 – Hatch and Match
- 2025 – You Can’t Pat a Fish
Ruth has also illustrated books written by other authors. For example, she worked on the "Mini Whinny" series with author Stacy Gregg. These books include:
- 2018 – Mini Whinny Happy Birthday to Me
- 2019 – Mini Whinny Goody Four Shoes
- 2019 – Mini Whinny Bad Day at the Ok Corral
- 2021 – Mini Whinny No Place Like Home
Awards and Recognition
Ruth Paul's books have won many awards and received special recognition. These awards show how much people love her stories and illustrations.
- 2008 – The King's Bubbles won the Children's Choice Award at the NZ Post Children's Book Awards. It also won the BPANZ Children's Book Design Award.
- 2011 – Two Little Pirates was listed as a Storylines Notable Book.
- 2012 – Stomp! was also a Storylines Notable Book and a finalist for the New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards.
- 2018 – I Am Jellyfish won the Picture Book award at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. It was also a Storylines Notable Book.
- 2019 – Ruth received the Mallinson Rendel Laureate Award from the NZ Arts Foundation. This is a very important award for illustrators.
- 2022 – Lion Guards The Cake won the Picture Book award at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.
- 2023 – She received the University of Otago College of Education Creative NZ Children's Writer in Residence Fellowship. This is a special opportunity for writers to focus on their work.
