CBCA Picture Book Notables 2019
Drought
From the award-winning creators of Flood, Fire and Cyclone comes Drought a moving story about the devastating effects drought has on many Australians and their farms.
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Go Go and the Silver Shoes
When Go Go is allowed to buy the most beautiful shoes ever, she decides she will wear them EVERYWHERE! Even to the creek, where she and her brothers go adventuring.But - Oh no, Go Go! - that's when a...
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When You’re Going to the Moon
Your pet iguana, tap-dancing shoes, an inflatable moose ...What else might you need when you're going to the moon? From an exciting new duo comes a heartfelt story about dreaming your biggest dream and taking it to the...
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Cicada
The story of a cicada who works in an office, and all the people who don't appreciate him. The new picture book from multi-award-winner Shaun Tan, author of The Arrival, The Lost Thing and Rules of Summer.
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Sonam and the Silence
A haunting fable-like story by the well-known musician and author, Eddie Ayres, about the power of music and a young girl in Kabul set during the occupation of the Taliban
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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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My Sunbeam Baby
A gorgeous new picture book about how much we love our babies, from Emma Quay, creator of the bestselling and award-winning Rudie Nudie.
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The Incredible Freedom Machines
She was small when she heard about them... the incredible freedom machines. In this sumptuous story of exploration and breaking boundaries, a young girl uncovers her very own freedom machinea vehicle that carries her to all...
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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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Maya and Cat
Maya and Cat is an inspiring picture book about friendship and resilience from one of Australia's most renowned author-illustrators.On a roof, as wet as a seal, as grey as a puddle, Cat was rumbling, a rumbly...
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Waiting for Chicken Smith
'Every year, I stay in the same cabin at the beach with my family, and every year Chicken Smith's here too, with his Dad and his dog, Jelly. But this year, something's different.'
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Why I Love Summer
Sunny days, weekends at the pool, games in the backyard, daylight until late and long, lovely holidays . . . that's summer, the best season ever. The perfect follow up to the much-loved Why I Love Footy (Notables list,...
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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 Last Peach
One fine summer's day two bugs discover the most beautiful peach of the season and are faced with a dilemma... Who should eat it?
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The Hole Story
He picks it up and pops it in his pocket. But it doesn't take Charlie long to realise that a hole in your pocket is not a good thing to have . . .
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How Did I Get Here?
The (unauthorised) biography of you, and the story of all of us. Charting from the Big Bang to birth, Philip Bunting takes us on a journey back to the start of time (in about the time it takes to eat your breakfast!) A...
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Midnight at the Library
In Midnight at the Library, critically-acclaimed author, Ursula Dubosarsky, and award-winning illustrator, Ron Brooks, traverse space and time, telling the story of a book throughout history. Dubosarsky and Brooks piece together...
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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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Room On Our Rock
Two seals are perched on a rock. When others need shelter, do they share it? Room on Our Rock celebrates the truth that there are two sides to every story. This clever picture book has one story that can be read two...
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