A 2007 Borders Original Voices Finalist

A 2007 Toronto Public Library “First and Best” Booklist selection for narrative skill

A Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of 2007

Canadian Booksellers Association Libris Awards Children's Illustrator of the Year Nominee

Shortlist, The Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award, 2008

Nominee, Shining Willow Award, 2007

OLA Best Bets, 2007

CBC Sounds Like Canada children’s book panel selection

Nominee, Blue Spruce Award, 2007

Toronto Public Library “First & Best” booklist

Nominee, Early Years Niagara Literary Award