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.
Goodbye House, Hello House
by Margaret Wild
Illustrated by Ann James
A story about moving from the country to the city.