Stephen Michael King is a major figure in Australia’s world of children’s publishing. He has written numerous books and illustrated over 50 titles. His first picture book, The Man Who Loved Boxes, won the Family Award for Children’s Books in 1996 and was shortlisted for the Crichton Award for Children’s Book Illustration.
Some of Stephen’s titles include Rainbow Bear, Bear and Rat, Three, The Magnificent Tree (written by Nick Bland), Leaf and Prudence Wants a Pet. He was awarded the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Honour Book for Mutt Dog and Leaf. Many of his books have been nominated for CBCA Awards, an incredible achievement.
Stephen has illustrated for Australian authors such as Margaret Wild, Jackie French, Tim Winton, Sue Whiting, Glenda Millard and Victor Kelleher. Most of his books are published overseas and translated into different languages from around the world.