I love finding awards in my letterbox. Often appearing when I least expect them . . . There is me, receiving an award . . .

  • 2007 CBCA younger readers shortlisting, Layla Queen of Hearts.
  • 2006 KIND (National Assoc for Humane and Environmental Education) Children's Honour Book for Mutt Dog!
  • 2005 Cool Award, KOALA picture book of the year and a CBCA Honour Book for Mutt Dog!
  • 2004 (International Youth Library) White Raven, also Speech Pathology Australia, Best Language Development Book and a CBCA Picture Book of the Year shortlisting for Milli, Jack and the Dancing Cat.
  • 2002 CBCA Book of the year awards, Honour Book for Where does Thursday Go?
  • 2001 Australian Publishers Association Design Award shortlist, YABBA, KOALA, BILBY shortlistings, CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award shortlist , for The Pocket Dogs.
  • 1999 CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award shortlist for Henry and Amy.
  • 1998 CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award shortlist for The Little Blue Parcel.
  • 1997 CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award shortlist for Beetle Soup.
  • 1996 Family Therapy Association Award, and Crichton Award shortlist, both for The Man Who Loved Boxes.