Book of the Year!

Rohan’s cover illustration for The Boy at the Window capture a quiet sense of tension, balanced between invitation and unease. A silhouetted figure appears, drawing the viewer in, while surrounding fog softens the boundary between safety and threat.

The imagery reflects the book’s core question, whether the unknown should be kept out or carefully let in. Using fine detail and a muted, wintry palette, the illustrations build a consistent atmosphere across both cover and interior, shaping the reader’s experience as the story unfolds.

Recognised with the Peters Children’s Book of the Year award, the cover is a clear example of how illustration can enhance not just the story, but the feeling of the book itself.