Children's Book Council of Australia Awards Shortlist
The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) proudly announces the 2024 Book of the Year Shortlist. From 656 entries across six categories, 36 quality Australian children’s books are celebrated. Visit the CBCA website for more.
Country Town by Isolde Martyn, Robyn Ridgeway
19.95 AUD
Category: Non-Fiction
Age range 9 to 12Happy times, sad times, boom times and gloom times! From the First Peoples camp at the river crossing in the 1820s through to Carols by Candlelight at the showground in today’s world, this is a decade by decade wonderfully illustrated story of a small country community.
Inkflower by Suzy Zail
19.99 AUD
Category: Teenagers
A gritty YA novel about family secrets, hope and healing. Based on a true story.Lisa’s father has six months to live. And a story to tell about a boy sent to Auschwitz. A boy who lost everything and started again. A story he has kept hidden – until now.But Lisa doesn’t want to hear it, because she has s ...Show more
That Bird Has Arms by Kate Temple, Jol Temple
24.99 AUD
Category: Australian Picture Books
Roy is an ordinary bird in every way. He is not the biggest, or the smallest. His squawk is not the loudest or the quietest. He even follows the same football team as everyone else. He was very normal except for one thing – he has ARMS. Absolutely nobody knows – and Roy would like to keep it that way... ...Show more
Bowerbird Blues (HB) by Aura Parker
19.99 AUD
Category: Australian Picture Books
I am a collector. Always looking, finding ... and keeping! Bowerbird loves BLUE. Magnificent colbalt. Brilliant, vibrant blue! But something is missing. What could it be? This picture book from Aura Parker stars a beautiful bowerbird on the search for blue! It’s a moving story of longing and connection, ...Show more
Gymnastica Fantastica! by Briony Stewart
24.99 AUD
Category: Australian Picture Books
Quick! Come and see! Something fabulous, it's . . . me! Gymnastica Fantastica! is a joyful and exuberant picture book about a child discovering and attempting new physical skills and putting on wonderfully imperfect shows for whoever will watch them. Join Gymnastica, a small person with big energy, as t ...Show more
Can You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree? by Jane Godwin
24.99 AUD
Category: Australian Picture Books
‘Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.’ -- Albert Einstein (or not, as it turns out!) So … can a fish climb a tree? Can a horse drive a car? Can a baby bake a cake? And if they can’t, what wonderful thing ...Show more
Real Pigeons Flap Out by Andrew McDonald
16.99 AUD
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Real Pigeons Ser.
Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It's because they're out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts! The Real Pigeons love flapping around the city and fighting crime. But when lunches start mysteriously DISAPPEARING from tummies, a LOOKALIKE pigeon makes evil plans and a dangerous D ...Show more
The Concrete Garden by Bob Graham
27.99 AUD
Category: Australian Picture Books
A timely, inspiring and uplifting story about hope and the power of creative expression, from one of the world's most treasured bookmakers. After a cold, dark winter, doors opened. Children spilled out like sweets from a box. Amanda was last one out of the tower block. She brought some chalk with her. O ...Show more
Scout and the Rescue Dogs by Dianne Wolfer
17.99 AUD
Category: Junior Fiction
A celebration of community, adventure, kindness and, above all, dogs! The summer holidays have finally arrived and Scout can’t wait for her adventure in the big rig with Dad. They’re on a mission to deliver donations of dog food to animal rescue shelters right across the state. There’ll be lots of mus ...Show more
Huda Was Here by H. Hayek
15.99 AUD
Category: Junior Fiction
Huda hatches a bold plan to help her dad get a job - which lands her and her brother in all kinds of trouble. A delightful and hilarious story from a CBCA award-winning author, about a lion-hearted girl who just wants the best for her family. Huda yawns loudly and stretches out her arms. Almost like she ...Show more
A Hunger of Thorns by Lili Wilkinson
24.99 AUD
Category: Teenagers | Series: A Hunger of Thorns
Be swept up in this brilliant witchy tale about forbidden magic and missing girls who don't need handsome princes to rescue them. Perfect for fans of the Serpent; Dove series. Maude is the daughter of witches. She spent her childhood running wild with her best friend, Odette, weaving stories of girls wh ...Show more
Raised by Moths by Charlie Archbold, Michelle Conn
29.99 AUD
Category: Issues
Age range 4+Willow jumps on the Ferris Wheel and is intrigued to see a boy surrounded by moths.As they travel high above the fairground he tells her the reason why the moths love him so much: he was raised by moths.Wonderfully fantastical and thought-provoking with stunning illustrations, Raised by Moth ...Show more