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book of the year

2014 Book of the Year shortlisted books

We would like to thank our dedicated team of shortlisters for their hard work – and announce our shortlisted books for the 2014 Book of the Year Awards! Bir th to 3 year s I'm a Dirty Dinosaur by Janeen Brian, Illustrated by Ann James; Baby Bedtime by Mem Fox, Illustrated by Emma Quay; This Little Piggy Went Dancing by Margaret Wild, Illustrated by Deborah Niland; Kissed by the Moon by Alison Lester. 3 to 5 years Waiting for Hugo by Amanda Niland, Illustrated by Claire Richards; Starting School by Jane Godwin, Illustrated by Anna Walker; Bea by Christine Sharp; Esther's Rainbow by Kim Kane, Illustrated by Sara Acton; The Short Giraffe by Neil Flory, Illustrated by Mark Cleary; A Swim in the Sea by Sue Whiting, Illustrated by Meredith Thomas; Jonathan! by Peter Carnavas, Illustrated by Amanda Francey; Clementine's Walk by Annie White; Davy & the Duckling by Margaret Wild, Illustrated by Julie Vivas; The Moose is Loose by Mark Carthew, Illustrated by Matt Stanton; The Naughtiest Reindeer by Nicki Greenberg; Chooky- doodle-doo by Jan Whiten, Illustrated by Sinead Hanley. 5 to 8 years My Dad Still Thinks He's Funny by Katrina Germein, Illustrated by Tom Jellett; My Mum Says the Strangest Things by Katrina Germein, Illustrated by Tom Jellett; Silver Buttons by Bob Graham; Johnny the Pelican by Melva Ouliaris; The Wombats Go on Camp by Roland Harvey; Funky Chicken: A Bushy Tale of Crocs and

Chooks by Chris Collin, Illustrated by Megan Kitchin; Where Are You, Banana? by Sofie Laguna, Illustrated by Craig Smith; The Hair Ball by Spider Lee; When I See Grandma , by Debra Tidball; The Brothers Quibble by Aaron Blabey.

8 to 10 years Bonez – The Freaky Series Book 4 by Susan

Berran; Runaways by Sherryl Clark; The Kensington Reptilarium by N.J. Gemmell; Word Hunters: The Lost Hunters by Nick Earls and Terry Whidborne; Don't Look Now Book 1: Falling For It and the Kangaroo Key Ring by Paul Jennings and Andrew Weldon; Rivertime by Trace Balla; The Year My Life Broke by John Marsden; The Adventures of Sir Roderick, The Not-Very Brave by James O'Loghlin; The 39-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths; Better Out Than In Number Twos by Adam Wallace Indigenous children Deadly D & Justice Jones: Making the Team by Scott Prince and Dave Hartley; Spinifex Mouse by Norma MacDonald; Alfie's Search for Destiny by David Hardy; The Spotty Dotty Lady by Josie Boyle, Illustrated by Fern Martins; When We Go Walkabout by Rhoda Lalara, Illustrated by Alfred Lalara; Helping Little Star by Blaze Kwaymullina and Sally Morgan, Illustrated by Sally Morgan. The list is with our judging panel but we want you to make up your own mind! Head to the 2014 Book of the Year webpage for full details. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Melbourne in October so stay tuned for more information!

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