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Picture Storybooks
Subcategory of KROC Awards
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Latest Winners / Recipients

Year: 2020

winner y separately published work icon Definitely Do Not Open This Book Andy Lee , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Hawthorn : Lake Press , 2019 17292723 2019 single work picture book children's

'Wizz is back, and he's up to his old tricks again. He DEFINITELY does not want you to read this book, and he'll use every trick he can think of to stop you reaching the end! What disaster awaits at the end of the book this time?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Year: 2019

winner y separately published work icon Seriously, Do Not Open This Book Andy Lee , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Hawthorn : Lake Press , 2018 14882790 2018 single work picture book children's

'He’s back… AGAIN! This cheeky blue character is willing to forgive you for what happened last time… but he SERIOUSLY does not want you to open this book or turn its pages. What reason does he have this time?

'This fun story will delight children and adults alike. Keep turning the pages and find out what happens when you reach the end all over again, if you dare!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Year: 2018

winner y separately published work icon Do Not Open This Book Again Andy Lee , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Hawthorn : Lake Press , 2017 12990104 2017 single work picture book children's

'He’s back! And, once again, this cheeky blue character does not want you to open this book or turn its pages. What reason does he have this time?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Year: 2017

winner y separately published work icon Do Not Open This Book Andy Lee , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), South Melbourne : Lake Press , 2016 10038578 2016 single work picture book children's

'This guy will do anything for you not to open this book!

'Threats, bribes, reverse psychology - you name it!

'A hilarious new book from radio extraordinaire and all-round funny guy, Andy Lee.

'Young readers will love doing everything they're asked not to! ' (Publication summary)

Year: 2016

winner y separately published work icon Pig the Fibber Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2015 8757658 2015 single work picture book children's

'He's back! But this time Pig, the world's greediest Pug, is telling great big lies. Won't he ever learn? ' (Publication summary)

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