PICTURE
Books
TOOK THE
CHILDREN AWAY
Archie Roach,
Ruby Hunter
RRP $24.99
In this special 30th anniversary edition, Archie’s
iconic lyrics sit alongside evocative illustrations
by his soulmate Ruby Hunter. Also included
are Archie’s recollections of his family and rare
historical photographs.
Shortlisted
DUE
OCT
8
CBCA 2020 BOOK OF THE
YEAR: EARLY CHILDHOOD
WHEN BILLY
WAS A DOG
Kirsty Murray,
Karen Blair
RRP $24.99
Billy wants a dog but his parents aren’t so sure.
So one morning, he takes matters into his own
paws… If you can’t have a puppy, maybe the next
best thing is to be a puppy. A funny, warm and
true story from the creators of Puddle Hunters.
BAT VS POSS
Alexa Moses, Anil Tortop
RRP $16.99
Bat vs Poss is a fun story
about learning to share that
kids will want to read over
and over. Alexa Moses’s lively
rhyming text is delightful to
read aloud and Anil Tortop’s
illustrations are full of detail
and great characterisation.
FOUND
Bruce Pascoe,
Charmaine
Ledden-Lewis
RRP $24.99
A small calf’s family
have been taken away
in the back of a noisy truck. So begins the little
calf’s journey to find his family. In Found we share
the calf’s point of view in an evocative story,
accompanied by stunning illustrations.
FAMILY
Aunty Fay Muir,
Sue Lawson,
Jasmine Seymour
RRP $24.99
This beautifully illustrated
children’s picture book
shows everyone that ‘family’ can be about heart and
home; an endless sky; stories and songs. It teaches
us how to be with each other and with Country.
DUE
NOV
5
AUSTRALIA UNDER
THE SEA 1, 2, 3
Frané Lessac
RRP $24.99
With vibrant artwork, simple facts about each
creature and a gentle conservation message, Frané
Lessac’s Australia Under the Sea 1, 2, 3 is a celebration
of twelve fish and friends living in our seas.
AUNTY’S WEDDING
Miranda Tapsell,
Joshua Tyler,
Samantha Fry
RRP $24.99
A Tiwi-Island girl prepares
for Aunty’s wedding with
help from her maningawu in this vibrant picture book
by the writers of Top End Wedding and the highly
acclaimed illustrator of Alfred’s War.
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