CBCA Early Childhood Notables 2021

Pink!

Margaret Wild

An adorable new picture book about accepting yourself and finding your strengths, from award-winning author Margaret Wild and award-winning illustrator Judith Rossell.

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

Hardback

Bin Chicken

Kate Temple

Diving in dumpsters, traipsing through trash! Rummaging through rubbish, making a splash! ‘Revolting!’ they snort, starting to sicken, ‘Trash Turkey! Dumpster Duck! BIN CHICKEN!’ One bird’s trash is another bird’s…

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

Hardback

This Small Blue Dot

Zeno Sworder

A young girl introduces the newest member of her family to the small wonders, big lessons and other important stuff that makes being a child so special.

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

Hardback

We Love You, Magoo

Briony Stewart

A classic in the making - joyous and playful, this will be read again and again. Pitched perfectly at the preschooler, just learning the rules who loves being the boss.

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

Hardback

Respect

Aunty Fay Muir,Sue Lawson

A tender, thoughtful story reminding us to respect others and respect ourselves. Part of the Our Place series which welcomes children to culture.

In stock at 5 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 5 shops

Hardback

There’s No Such Thing

Heidi McKinnon

A funny, warm and reassuring story from the internationally acclaimed creator of I Just Ate My Friend and Baz & Benz.

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Hardback

Anemone is not the Enemy

Anna McGregor

All Anemone wants is a friend, but friends are hard to make when you accidentally sting everyone who comes near you.

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

Hardback

Australia Under the Sea 1, 2, 3

Frane Lessac

On a coral reef in the big blue sea, count the ocean creatures 1, 2, 3.

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Hardback

Ruby Red Shoes: My Wonderful Grandmother

Kate Knapp

Let Ruby welcome you into her world as she tells you all the wonderful things about her grandmother.

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

Hardback

Me and My Boots

Penny Harrison

Me and My Boots is the first title staring Bronte, a fun-loving character who inadvertently challenges stereotypes though her everyday adventures. In her first adventure, she rejects the label bossy…

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Hardback

Who’s Your Real Mum?

Bernadette Green, Anna Zobel

A beautifully illustrated story, written with a light and humorous touch, that celebrates nontraditional families and captures exactly what lies at the heart of family life - love.

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Hardback

I’ll Always Be Older Than You

Jane Godwin

A celebration of the bond between siblings from acclaimed author Jane Godwin, with glorious illustrations from Sara Acton.

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

Hardback

Shapes and Colours

John Canty

John Canty, the award-winning author/illustrator of the Heads and Tails series, introduces readers to a multi-tiered new concept book about shape and colour sorting and object identification.

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

Hardback

What Do You Call Your Grandpa?

Ashleigh Barton

An inclusive picture book for grandparents everywhere.

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Hardback

Coming Home to Country

Bronwyn Bancroft

Run to the creek, perch on a rock, slip into clear crystal water. An visual and lyrical depiction of coming home to country from acclaimed author and illustrator Bronwyn Bancroft…

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

Hardback

Bear in Space

Deborah Abela

Bear has plans to change his world, one space adventure at a time, and discovers just how far you can go with someone by your side.

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

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CBCA Early Childhood Notables 2021

Pink!

Bin Chicken

This Small Blue Dot

We Love You, Magoo

Respect

There’s No Such Thing

Anemone is not the Enemy

Australia Under the Sea 1, 2, 3

Ruby Red Shoes: My Wonderful Grandmother

Me and My Boots

Who’s Your Real Mum?

I’ll Always Be Older Than You

Shapes and Colours

What Do You Call Your Grandpa?

Coming Home to Country

Bear in Space