CBCA Eve Pownall Notables 2022

Bush Birds

Bridget Farmer

The Bush Birds consists of twelve riddles for readers to guess which Australian native bird, commonly found in open forests or woodlands, is being depicted.

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

Hardback

Saving Seal: the plastic predicament

Diane Jackson Hill

Seal has made his home in the waters of a coastal village, but he often finds himself trapped and ensnared in the plastic rubbish filling the Bay. Fortunately, he is…

Available to order, ships in 5-9 daysAvailable to order

Hardback

The Amazing Meals of Martha Maloney

Dan Wild (Author),Margaret Wild (Author)

A tasty treat of a book where a precocious and imaginative child dines with important historical figures.

Available to order, ships in 10-14 daysAvailable to order

Hardback

Book of Curious Birds

Jennifer Cossins

Explore some of the world’s most curious birds in this beautifully illustrated guide from bestselling author and illustrator Jennifer Cossins.

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Hardback

The First Scientists: Deadly Inventions and Innovations from Australia’s First Peoples

Corey Tutt, Blak Douglas (illus.)

The first book from Corey Tutt of DeadlyScience for kids aged 7 to 12 years to develop a love of science and respect for Indigenous knowledge at the same time.

In stock at 6 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 6 shops

Hardback

The Gentle Genius of Trees

Philip Bunting

What could we clever humans ever learn from trees? Take an unashamedly anthropomorphic wander through the woods to learn a few life lessons from our foliaged friends.

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

Hardback

Heroes, Rebels and Innovators: Inspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from history

Karen Wyld

Be inspired and amazed by these incredible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander icons! With colourful artwork and evocative writing, this book tells stories every Australian should know.

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Hardback

Iceberg

Claire Saxby

In the final freeze of an Antarctic winter, green tails wave across a star-full sky, as if to farewell endless nights. If this world looks empty, look closer…

Available to order, ships in 3-5 daysAvailable to order

Hardback

The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature

Sami Bayly

Come along for another fresh take on the animal kingdom from bestselling author and illustrator, Sami Bayly.

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Hardback

Kunyi

Kunyi June Anne McInerney

These are my stories from a dry remote place, where growing up was very different for what children know today.

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Hardback

Masters of Disguise

Marc Martin

Now you see them, now you don’t! Cloaked in a riot of colour, pattern and texture are a dozen animals - from chameleons and polar bears to Gaboon vipers and…

Available to order, ships in 3-5 daysAvailable to order

Hardback

Me, Microbes and I: Meet the viruses, bacteria and other weeny weirdies that share your world.

Philip Bunting

A fascinating and informative look at microbes inside us, including viruses and bacteria, with fun illustrations and weird facts guaranteed to enthral kids!

Available to order, ships in approx 2 weeksAvailable to order

Hardback

One Potoroo: A Story of Survival

Penny Jaye

A beautifully illustrated story about the conservation of the world’s most endangered marsupial.

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Hardback

Rachel’s War: The Story of an Australian WWI Nurse

Mark Wilson

An inspiring story about the bravery and sacrifices of Australian nurses in World War I, by award-winning author and illustrator Mark Wilson.

Available to order, ships in 5-9 daysAvailable to order

Hardback

Superpower: Renewable energy: what it is, how we get it, and why we need it

Philip Bunting

How does renewable energy work? Where does electricity come from? Why are fossil fuels bad for our environment? Renowned picture book creator Philip Bunting answers all these questions and more…

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Paperback

Still Alive

Safdar Ahmed

An intensely personal indictment of Australia’s refugee detention policies and procedures.

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Paperback

Underground: Marsupial Outlaws and Other Rebels of Australia’s War in Vietnam

Mirranda Burton

Led by an unconscientiously objecting wombat registered for military service during Australia’s war in Vietnam, Underground digs tunnels through a chapter of Australian history that many have attempted to bury.

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

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Hardback

Walking in Gagudju Country

Diane Lucas,Ben Tyler

Walk with us through one of the Top End’s magnificent monsoon forests, in Kakadu National Park, learning about the plants, animals and Kundjeyhmi culture along the way.

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

Hardback

The Way of the Weedy Seadragon

Anne Morgan

Travel under the sea into the realm of the weird and wonderful weedy seadragon.

Available to order, ships in 5-9 daysAvailable to order

Paperback

Wiradjuri Country

Larry Brandy

The Wiradjuri are the people of the three bila (rivers) and their nguram-bang (Country) is the second largest in Australia. Come with Uncle Larry Brandy on an enlightening journey through…

Available to order, ships in 5-9 daysAvailable to order

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CBCA Eve Pownall Notables 2022

Bush Birds

Saving Seal: the plastic predicament

The Amazing Meals of Martha Maloney

Book of Curious Birds

The First Scientists: Deadly Inventions and Innovations from Australia’s First Peoples

The Gentle Genius of Trees

Heroes, Rebels and Innovators: Inspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from history

Iceberg

The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature

Kunyi

Masters of Disguise

Me, Microbes and I: Meet the viruses, bacteria and other weeny weirdies that share your world.

One Potoroo: A Story of Survival

Rachel’s War: The Story of an Australian WWI Nurse

Superpower: Renewable energy: what it is, how we get it, and why we need it

Still Alive

Underground: Marsupial Outlaws and Other Rebels of Australia’s War in Vietnam

Walking in Gagudju Country

The Way of the Weedy Seadragon

Wiradjuri Country