Books by Themes > Award Winners > CBCA Notables 2022 > Picture Books
Entries in this category should be outstanding books of the Picture Book genre in which the author and illustrator achieve artistic and literary unity or, in wordless picture books, where the story, theme or concept is unified through illustrations. Ages 0-18. (NB. Some of these books may be for mature readers).
Norton and the Borrowing Bear by Gabriel Evans
$25.99 AUD
Category: Picture Books
Wouldn't it be fun to have a friend living right next door to you? Well, as Norton discovers, it can certainly pose some challenges when that friend wants to borrow all of your favourite things. This is a story about setting limits and learning to accept your friends, flaws and all.
The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name by Sandhya Parappukkaran
$24.99 AUD
Category: Picture Books | Reading Level: Age 3 - 99
When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts a new school, he knows he’s got to do something about his long name. When no amount of shrinking, folding or crumpling works, he simply settles for Zim – but deep down, it doesn’t feel right. It’s not until a new friend sees him for who he truly is that Zimdalamashk ...Show more
Enough Love? (HB) by Maggie Hutchings
$24.99 AUD
Category: Picture Books
Willa had one dad one mum one home and a bird. And that was enough.So when Willa's parents split up, she's pretty sad. But at least they are still all hers. Until Dad meets Kevin and Willa's family starts to grow ... and keeps on growing. When will enough be enough? Or is there always room for more love ...Show more
Common Wealth by Gregg Dreise
$26.99 AUD
Category: Poetry
All that I’m wishing, Is that you take a moment to listen... A slam poetry persuasive and powerful vision of unity from award-winning First Nations creator Gregg Dreise. Passionate, yet peaceful, Common Wealth is a compelling plea for a future of truth, togetherness and respect for our nation’s deep his ...Show more
Don't Forget by Jane Godwin
$19.99 AUD
Category: Picture Books
Don't forget to make your bed, and wear socks that fit your feet... Don't forget to care, to play, To run, to laugh... Sometimes, we need to remember all the things we can do to be part of the world. Small things, like offering a smile. And bigger things, like hoping, dreaming, imagining...
Iceberg by Claire Saxby
$24.99 AUD
Category: Picture Books | Reading Level: very good
WINNER of 2022 CBCA Picture Book of the YearAn iceberg is born into spring and travels through the seasons before dying in a new spring. A stunning, lyrical story for our times, from renowned picture book creators Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft. In the final freeze of an Antarctic winter, green tails w ...Show more
Day Break by Amy McQuire
$24.99 AUD
Category: Picture Books
Day Break is the story of a family making their way back to Country on January 26. We see the strength they draw from being together, and from sharing stories as they move through a shifting landscape. The story refocuses the narratives around ‘Australia Day’ on Indigenous survival and resistance, and i ...Show more
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