[5] She has also written three non-fiction "Word Spy" books for children, illustrated by Tohby Riddle, about language, grammar and etymology.

[9] In 2014, the annual Christmas Windows of the department store David Jones were based on her story Reindeer's Christmas Surprise, illustrated by Sue deGennaro[10] and her book Too Many Elephants In this House, illustrated by Andrew Joyner, was chosen for the National Simultaneous Storytime.

[12] In 2019 a study room at Marrickville Library was named in honour of her novel The Blue Cat.

[13] Three of her books have been adapted for theatre: The Red Shoe,[14] The Terrible Plop[15] and Too Many Elephants in This House.

[16] A theatrical work, "The Giant's Garden" based on a story by Ursula (in turn inspired by Oscar Wilde) is part of the 2025 Adelaide Festival.