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Ruby Jones
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Ruby Rose is an illustrator from Aotearoa/New Zealand. She likes to make art that shines a little light on the everyday moments we share with ourselves, each other, and the world around us. Ruby’s illustrations often explore ideas around love, relationships, mental health, and body image.

Ruby has illustrated a cover for Time magazine and worked on campaigns with Amnesty International, Nespresso, Bic, Accor Hotels, HP, Invivo X, SJP, and many more. She has also released two books with Penguin Random House, All of This Is for You (2019) and In This Body (2022).

You can visit Ruby Jones at RubyAliceRose.com
or follow her on Instagram @RubyAliceRose
and on Facebook at Facebook.com/RubyAliceRoseArt

Books by Ruby Jones

Mum's Busy Work

An inspiring and heartwarming book about the relationship between a working mum and her daughter by the former prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern.
Today I got out of bed and asked Mum
what day it was. 'Monday,' she said.
I asked if that was a day care day.
She said yes. I stomped my feet.

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In This Body

A stunning book for all ages, celebrating the human being in all its forms.

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All Of This Is For You Special Collector's Edition

A special collector's edition of this beautiful, thoughtful, bestselling gift book perfect for any person needing a little pick-me-up in today's world - now updated with 20 new illustrations reflecting life in the time of Covid.

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Jacinda Ardern to publish debut picture book with Penguin Random House ANZ

Mum's Busy Work by Jacinda Ardern is set for international release on September 30, 2025.

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In this Body by Ruby Jones

From the bestselling author of All Of This Is For You, comes this stunning illustrated book for all ages, celebrating the human being in all its forms. Everyone is on their own journey, but the world can be hard to navigate – especially when we don’t feel at home in our own skin. Ruby Jones offers little reminders to be kind to ourselves, to appreciate all kinds of beauty and to find the joy in simply being here. Learn more: https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/in-this-body-9781761049200