CBCA 2019 shortlists (all categories)
Cicada
From the visionary Shaun Tan, an inspirational story for older picture book readers and beyond
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The All New Must Have Orange 430
A cheeky picture book for anyone who's bought a thingy or whatsit . . . and doesn't quite know why. In his debut picture book, Michael Speechley explores our obsession with stuff in a fun and edifying way.
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Chalk Boy
A soulful and heartwarming story about what happens when a pavement artist's drawing comes to life.
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Girl on Wire
Girl on Wire is a simple yet brilliantly uplifting allegory of a young girl struggling to build her self-esteem and overcome the anxiety that many children feel as they grow - she walks the tightrope, afraid she will fall, but...
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The Mediterranean
A lifeless body. One of many in the waters of the Mediterranean. Precarious boats navigate the waters of the sea, from south to north. And more often than not, it is not only hope that drowns.From the creator of The Island.
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The Feather
'Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul' -- Emily Dickinson.This is a story about hope, kindness and redemption set in a grey dystopian world. When a great feather drifts from the leaden sky, two...
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Here Comes Stinkbug!
A funny bug story, from the much loved, multi-award-winning Tohby Riddle.
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Tricky’s Bad Day
Poor Tricky! Nothing is going right for him. Milk spills, pyjama buttons won’t work, his little sister wrecks their game, and when he tries to help out, everything gets worse.Tricky’s...
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Noni the Pony Rescues a Joey
Noni the Pony heads out for the day, to roam the green hills behind Waratah Bay. As she and her friends wander down a green trail, they meet someone small with a very long tail. Can they help the lost baby wallaby find the way...
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Rainbow Bear
Bear likes to dive into the deep blue ocean, blowing bubbles and turning somersaults. He wakes with the sun and sleeps with the moon. One morning, Bear is shocked to discover that his coat has changed. Is Bear dreaming? Or are two...
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The Dress-Up Box
The Frolleys have to move from their beloved house at 32 Sunshine Avenue to a place with dripping taps, stinky carpets and ants.
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Heads and Tails: Insects
You can only see my tail, what insect am I? Heads and Tails: Insects is a playful follow up book to the highly successful Heads and Tails. At first we can only see their tails.
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Sorry Day
Two stories entwine in this captivating retelling of the momentous day when the then Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, acknowledged the sorrows of past and said ‘Sorry' to the generation of children who were taken...
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Our Birds: Nilimurrungu Wayin Malanynha
A delightful gift book of birds from around Yirrkala, which is Siena's home in North-east Arnhem Land.
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Waves: For Those Who Come Across the Sea
Every journey is perilous, every situation heartbreaking. Every refugee is a person forced by famine or war or fear to leave their home, their families, their friends and all they know. Children have travelled on the waves of...
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The Happiness Box
In 1942, Sergeant "Griff" Griffin was a prisoner of war. With Christmas approaching, he decided to make a book for the children cooped up in nearby Changi Prison. The book was said to contain the secrets to happiness....
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Bouncing Back: An Eastern Barred Bandicoot Story
A beautifully illustrated story of this marsupial's plight and how it was saved from extinction.
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Red House, Blue House, Green House, Tree House
From a dynamic author-illustrator team comes this fresh, fun and rhythmic exploration of colour. Bold and bright, it's the perfect book for reading aloud and sharing with young children as they learn to identify the colours...
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The Singing Seal
Meet Florence, a flamboyant fur seal who lives on the steps of the Sydney Opera House. Unlike the other seals, Florence has plans. Big plans. She's going to be a world-famous singer.But does Florence have what it takes...
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Grandma Z
On an ordinary day, in an even more ordinary town, it was Albert's birthday. When Grandma Z roars into town on her motorcycle, Albert is swept up in a very extraordinary adventure.This glorious debut from Daniel...
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Australian Birds
It took millions of years of isolation and a diverse range of habitats for Australian birds to evolve the way they did. The result is many of the world's most striking and beautiful birds, including some that are stranger than...
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His Name Was Walter
From Australia's favourite storyteller comes a story, within a story, that shows us the extraordinary power of true love and solves a decades-old mystery.
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The Peacock Detectives
Shortlisted for the 2017 Text Prize, The Peacock Detectives is a delightfully Australian story about self-discovery and dealing with change for upper middle-graders.
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The Slightly Alarming Tale of the Whispering Wars
From the award-winning Jaclyn Moriarty comes a spellbinding tale of unlikely friendship, unexpected magic and competitive athletics.
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Black Cockatoo
Finalist for the Readings Children's Book Prize 2019Black Cockatoo is a vignette that follows Mia, a young Aboriginal girl as she explores the fragile connections of family and culture.<br...
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Leave Taking
A new novel about belonging, loss and love from the celebrated author of Star Jumps, the 2010 winner of the Prime Ministers Award for Children's Fiction.
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Brindabella
From an extraordinary novelist and an award-winning illustrator comes this lyrical and unforgettable story about a boy and the untameable wildness of a hand-reared joey.
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The Art Of Taxidermy
A lyrical verse novel exploring love and grief and the strange and wonderful art of taxidermy.
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The Bogan Mondrian
A powerful and heart-stopping young adult novel from a master storyteller. This is Steven Herrick at his best.
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Changing Gear
The vivid story of a teenage boy and the road trip that clears his head and his heart.
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Lenny’s Book of Everything
Winner of the 2019 Indie Book Award for children's booksLenny, small and sharp, has a younger brother Davey who won't stop growing - and at seven is as tall as a man. Raised by their single mother, who...
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Small Spaces
Small Spaces is a gripping YA thriller from debut Australian author Sarah Epstein, perfect for fans of Fleur Ferris.
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Between Us
Ana's in a detention centre and Jono's life is spiralling out of control. Can their growing romance overcome the borders between them?
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