How to Heal a Broken Wing by Bob Graham WINNER

The heartwarming short story about a young boy called Will who rescues an injured bird from the city. A lovely book from multiple award-winning author and illustrator, Bob Graham. 

Leaf by Stephen Michael King HONOUR

Words are not needed for this charming and funny story about a seed that begins to grow in the matted hair of a little boy. An absolute gem, this brilliant picture book will warm your heart and make you smile! 

Special Kev by Chris McKemmie

A book that cuts straight to the heart of childhood, Special Kev is a great humorous book about… well, Special Kev!  This book features playful witty text in a conversation style and has plenty of bright clever scrapbook-type illustrations.

Tom Tom by Rosemary Sullivan and Dee Huxley HONOUR

A contemporary story that traces a day in the life of Tom, a small boy living in a typical Aboriginal community at the top end of the Northern Territory as he goes to preschool, eats lunch with Granny, and swims in the springs.

Puffling by Margaret Wild and Julie Vivas

From one of Australia’s most successful children’s authors is the story of Puffling, who dreams of the day he will leave the burrow and fly away.  But between him and the water are hungry gulls – will he ever be brave enough to make the jump?

• CBCA Book of the Year: Older Readers
• CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers
• CBCA Picture Book of the Year
• The Eve Pownall Award for Information Books