KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards
2 appearances
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Edition 22 (2011) Excellence Award
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Edition 28 (2017) Excellence Award
Chris Haughton
クリス・ホートン
Kurisu Hōton
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1965-01-01 （Dublin, Ireland）
- Nationality
- Ireland
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Dublin, Ireland
Career
- Occupations
- picture book author, illustrator
- Active Years
- 2010-
- Nominations
- 2017 Kate Greenaway Medal shortlist (Goodnight Everyone)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National College of Art and Design | Textiles | Printed Textiles | BA | 1980年代 | Ireland |
National College of Art and Design
Textiles
/ Printed Textiles
Degree:
BA
Period:
1980年代
Year of Graduation:
1987
Country:
Ireland
Foundation for his graphic design career
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bologna Ragazzi Award | A Bit Lost | Fiction | Bologna Children's Book Fair | Winner |
| 2011 | Irish Book Awards | A Bit Lost | Children's Book of the Year (up to 6 years) | Irish Book Awards | Winner |
| 2016 | Irish Book Awards | Goodnight Everyone | Eilís Dillon Award (9 and under) | Irish Book Awards | Winner |
| 2014 | Opera Nazionale per i Bambini e i Ragazzi Creative Award | Shh! We Have a Plan | — | — | Winner |
Bologna Ragazzi Award
2011
Work:
A Bit Lost
Category:
Fiction
Organization:
Bologna Children's Book Fair
Result:
Winner
Irish Book Awards
2011
Work:
A Bit Lost
Category:
Children's Book of the Year (up to 6 years)
Organization:
Irish Book Awards
Result:
Winner
Irish Book Awards
2016
Work:
Goodnight Everyone
Category:
Eilís Dillon Award (9 and under)
Organization:
Irish Book Awards
Result:
Winner
Opera Nazionale per i Bambini e i Ragazzi Creative Award
2014
Work:
Shh! We Have a Plan
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
-
Edition 17 (2011) Winner
Prix Sorcières
1 appearances
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Edition 27 (2012) Winner
Works
Major Works
Goodnight Everyone
2016 Picture Book 48 pagesAnimals prepare for bedtime, but a cheeky goat jumps in ahead of its turn in this humorous story.
bedtimepatienceanimal behavior
Translations
- Translated into Japanese
A Bit Lost
2011 Picture Book 32 pagesAn owl loses its baby squirrel and they get lost together in a tale of friendship.
friendshipbeing lostadventure
Translations
- Translated into Japanese
Shh! We Have a Plan
2014 Picture Book 40 pagesFour animals try and fail repeatedly to catch a duck in their elaborate plans.
failed planspatiencehumor
Adaptations
- [Animation] Trailer animation / Walker Books (2014)
Translations
- Translated into Japanese
Bibliography
- A Bit Lost (2011)
- Oh No, George! (2012)
- Shh! We Have a Plan (2014)
- Goodnight Everyone (2016)
- Hey Bear (2023)
Translations of Works
- Works translated into over 30 languages
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- digital collagebold flat colourssimple geometric formsrhythmic repetitive text
- Recurring Motifs
- woodland animalsmischievous schemesfailure and learning
Legacy
Internationally acclaimed Irish picture book creator known for his distinctive modern style, revolutionizing children's illustration and winning multiple awards.
Trivia
- Debut picture book A Bit Lost was initially self-published.
- Draws on graphic design background for his unique visuals.