Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 15, 1999
• Invested on: February 09, 2000

A master storyteller, he can turn a birthday party, a loose tooth or a trip to the grocery store, into a zany, hilarious adventure. Inspired by conversations with children, some of whom have co-authored his books, he uses familiar, everyday events to bring convoluted tales of confusion and uproar to a happy conclusion. The author of the best-selling children's book, Love You Forever, he is known to pay surprise visits to classrooms across the country, much to the astonishment and delight of youngsters and teachers.