He was awarded the OBE in 2003 for services to literature.

In 1968 he was awarded a Civil List pension for his services to literature.

In 1992 she was awarded an OBE for her services to literature.

The order has three class, gold, silver, bronze, and may be awarded to men and women for contributions to Italian's art, literature or culture.

It is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

In 1999 he was awarded an MBE for services to literature.

She was awarded an OBE in 2005 for services to literature.

He was awarded an MBE for services to literature in 1994.

He was awarded a Civil List Pension in 2008 for services to literature.

In 1999, he was awarded an honorary professorship for his services to Finnish literature.