Author Illustrator Andy Geppert creates picture books full of heart.
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TITLES
Little Big Tree
Kidiki (2010)
MEEP
Tiny Owl (2016)
JOY
Tiny Owl (2018)
Australian Backyard Birdies
Hachette (Lothian) 2021
Australian backyard Buddies
Hachette (Lothian) 2022
The Balloon Blow Up!
Hachette (Lothian) 2023
Andy Geppert is an award-winning Australian picture book maker who gently weaves insightful charm and irreverent humour into every story he tells.
His witty take on the everyday, illustrated in his gorgeous warm and inviting visual style will draw you into worlds and stories you won’t want to leave.
His work has been awarded the prestigious Crichton Award for new illustrators for his work on Little Big Tree. MEEP was selected as a Notable Book by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. His recent picture book Australian Backyard Birdies made the ‘Top 50 Australian Books’ list and was shortlisted by the Australian Book Design Awards.
Andy's passion for picture books and art led him to create the SQUIGL CLUB in 2025, a unique online space connecting kids from regional communities across Australia through the joy of picture books and artistic expression. This vibrant club offers young artists the chance to dream, learn, and celebrate every SQUIGL they make.
MILESTONES
Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Crichton Award ‘Best New Illustrator’ (2010).
CBCA Book of the Year Award ‘Notable book’ MEEP (2016).
Australian Book Design Awards ‘shortlist’
Australian Backyard Birdies (2021).
Better Reading, ‘Top 50 Australian Books’ list (#26)
Australian Backyard Birdies (2021).
Somerset Storyfest festival author (2023).
StoryArts Festival Author (2024).
Somerset Storyfest OUT WEST (Longreach)
author (2024).
Young Writer’s campfire skit winning team (2024).
Somerset Storyfest Gold Coast author (2025).
SQUIGL Club launch (LSODE)
