Early Childhood Category 2020

Book Week Fun

Click these links to find fun activities for the short listed books.

Early Childhood Category | Picture Book Category
Younger Readers Category | Eve Pownall Award

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Early Childhood Category

We’re Stuck!

by Sue deGennaro

Turtle races into the lift of Building 24, What happens when the lift stops moving?

The author’s favourite page.
Enjoy the story | Do a jigsaw

One Runaway Rabbit 

by David Metzenthen
Illustrated by Mairead Murphy

One pet rabbit. One dark night. One hungry fox. A story about a clever pet rabbit on the run.

The author talks about the book.
Enjoy the story | Do a jigsaw

Bat vs Poss

by Alexa Moses
Illustrated by Anil Tortop
Meek the possum and her sisters are happy living in the sprawling paperbark tree, until…

Watch the book be illustrated!
Enjoy the story | Do a jigsaw

When Billy Was a Dog

by Kirsty Murray
Illustrated by Karen Blair

Billy wants a dog but Billy’s parents aren’t so sure. One morning, Billy takes matters into his own paws.

Enjoy the story | Do a jjigsaw

My Friend Fred

by Frances Watts
Illustrated by A. Yi

This story is about a friendship between an exuberant dachshund and his quieter, tidy housemate.

Enjoy the story | Do a jigsaw

Goodbye House, Hello House

by Margaret Wild
Illustrated by Ann James

A story about moving from the country to the city.

Enjoy the story | Do a jigsaw