Once I was a Giant
When a picture-book maker runs out of stories, his pencil decides it's time to tell her own...
‘My first memories were of darkness and reaching for sunlight. My roots connected me to everything. I was small but I was also the forest.’
Here is the story of a green giant and a small wanderer who formed a friendship that spanned lifetimes.
Once I was a Giant is published by the wonderful people at Thames and Hudson.
Teacher’s Notes are available in the Activity Sheets section of this website.
“A magical blend of ancient and modern storytelling, reminding us that all things are deeply connected in ways both known and unknown.”
“A love song, a protest march and a reminder that we are all a forest. This beautiful book draws attention to the small, the vast, and the interconnections across our world.”
“A beautiful, wholly original story of hope and the more-than-human world. Once I was a Giant is a stunning blend of language and imagery that sits in the mind long after reading. This is the work of a master picture-book creator.”
AWARDS
Harry Hartog’s Children’s Book of the Year 2025
Readings Best Picture Books 2025
Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards Shortlist 2026
Indie Book Awards Longlist 2026
My Strange Shrinking Parents
‘It goes without saying that we all believe our parents to be strange. Mine were unusual for a different reason than most.’
So begins an imaginative account of growing up different, the transformative power of love and the shape that a life can take.
My Strange Shrinking parents is now available in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Italy, France, South Korea and Hong Kong.
My Strange Shrinking Parents is published by the wonderful people at Thames and Hudson.
Teacher’s Notes are available in the Activity Sheets section of this website.
“... illustrations as rich with emotion and atmosphere as his text.”
“A symbolic manifestation of a very real sacrifice.”
“A masterpiece… this extraordinary picture book is sure to become a modern classic.”
AWARDS
Children’s Book Council of Australia Winner Picture Book of the Year 2023
Australian Book Designer’s Awards Winner Best Designed Children’s Picture Book 2023
Australian Book Designer’s Awards Winner Cover of the Year 2023
Prime Minister’s Literary Awards Shortlist 2023
International Board of Books for Young People (IBBY) Honour List 2024
This Small Blue Dot
‘There’s so much I want to tell you, but here’s the really important stuff …’
A young girl describes the fun and weirdness of life on our small blue dot in a series of lessons big and small.
This Small Blue Dot is now available in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Italy, Hong Kong and South Korea.
This Small Blue Dot is published by the wonderful people at Thames and Hudson.
Teacher’s Notes are available in the Activity Sheets section of this website.
“This utterly sublime picture book is full of wonder and wisdom, and is a gorgeous marriage of text and illustration.”
“Adults will enjoy this as much as children, and it would be a perfect gift for anyone that has a new baby in their orbit.”
AWARDS
Children’s Book Council of Australia Winner for Best New Illustrator 2021
Children’s Book Council of Australia Notable Book for Younger Readers 2021
Australian Book Designer’s Awards Winner Best Designed Children’s Illustrated Book 2021