From 17 to 23 August, we are celebrating the annual Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week. The 2019 theme is 'Reading is My Secret Power' and is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate literature for young Australians. 

During Book Week, the CBCA Book of the Year is announced. Established in 1946, the award aims to promote quality literature for young Australians, support and encourage a wide range of writers as well as illustrators and celebrate contributions to Australian literature. Please see below the winner and shortlist for the category of 'Book of the Year: Early Childhood'. You can borrow or reserve these titles through our catalogue. 

Winner:

Tricky's bad day by Alison Lester

Nothing is going right for Tricky; he is having a very bad day. However, Dad has an idea. Outside is wild but there's a lot to explore...

Honours:

Heads and tails: Insects by John Canty

Follow the clues to discover which insect awaits you on the next page!

Here comes Stinkbug! by Tohby Riddle 

Stinkbug can really stink but when it starts bugging his friends, Stinkbug wonders if it's time to stop doing what stink bugs do best. 

Other titles in shortlist:

The dress-up box by Patrick Guest (author) and Nathaniel Eckstrom (illustrator)

The Frolleys have to move from their beloved house at 32 Sunshine Avenue to a place with dripping taps, sticky carpets and ants. They have bought something with them however, that can turn any house into a home...

Rainbow Bear by Stephen Michael King 

One morning, Bear is shocked to discover that his coat has changed. Is he dreaming or are two cheeky polar bear cubs to blame?

Noni the Pony rescues a joey by Alison Lester

Can Noni the Pony and her friends help a lost baby wallaby find its way home?