The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to engage the community with literature for young Australians.
In 1946 the CBCA established annual book awards to promote books of high literary and artistic quality. These awards are now the most influential and highly respected in Australia.
This page celebrates our kids' books that have been recognised in the CBCA's Book of the Year Awards since the launch of our children's publishing program in 2015.
The Forgotten Song
Saving the Regent Honeyeater A moving story of a Regent Honeyeater who forgets his song, and how he learns it again.
On the Trail of the Plains-wanderer
A Precious Australian Bird The story of the Plains-wanderer, a critically endangered Australian bird that is truly unique!
Oceans of Plastic
Understanding and Solving a Pollution Problem Discover our amazing oceans and their big plastic problem, and become an ocean change-maker.
A Shorebird Flying Adventure
Strap in for a flying adventure, following the amazing journeys of Australia's migratory shorebirds.
The Voyage of Whale and Calf
Be immersed in the beautiful story of Calf, a newborn humpback whale migrating with his mother.
One Potoroo
A Story of Survival A beautifully illustrated story about the conservation of the world's most endangered marsupial.
The Way of the Weedy Seadragon
Travel under the sea into the realm of the weird and wonderful weedy seadragon.
Hold On!
Saving the Spotted Handfish A beautiful picture book about a quirky little fish that is famous for walking on its 'hands'.
A Hollow Is a Home
Take a peek into the world of tree hollows and the Australian animals that call them home.
Windcatcher
Migration of the Short-tailed Shearwater Follow the amazing 30,000 kilometre annual migration of the short-tailed shearwater.
Bouncing Back
An Eastern Barred Bandicoot Story A beautifully illustrated story of this marsupial's plight and how it was saved from extinction.
The Great Lizard Trek
Trek through country with Rocky and his lizard relatives in search for a cooler habitat.
Animal Eco-Warriors
Humans and Animals Working Together to Protect Our Planet Meet the super dogs, hero rats and cyborg bees keeping our environment safe.
Exploring Soils
A Hidden World Underground Take a journey with aspiring soil scientist James and discover the importance of soils in our world.
Phasmid
Saving the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect The stunningly illustrated true story of the phasmid and its remarkable journey back from extinction.
