2024 CBCA Shortlist Digital Resource for Teachers

2024 CBCA Shortlist Digital Interactive

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2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Shortlist announcement

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Read with Chimey: National Geographic Kids- A Tree Grows Up read aloud!

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<a href="https://cazgoodwin.com/">Who is author Caz Goodwin?</a>

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/grace-and-mr-milligan">What is this book about?</a>

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Welcome to the 2024 CBCA Shortlist Book Week Digital Resource for teachers and students. This resource has links, interactive information to help you learn more about the books, authors and illustrators who have been shortlisted to win the Book of the Year for 2024. Enjoy !! Raffaela Grasso Primary Teacher Librarian Melbourne Australia

<a href="https://fordstreetpublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Country-Town-Teacher-Notes.pdf">Teacher Notes....</a>

Who are the <a href="https://fordstreetpublishing.com/book/country-town/">authors and illustrator?</a>...... <a href="https://www.countrytownbook.com.au/">Take a peek inside and find out more...</a>

Shadow Drawing - fun kids activity

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Aura Parker - illustrator, designer and writer talking about Bowerbird Blues

<a href="https://www.alia.org.au/common/Uploaded%20files/ALIA-Docs/Events/NSS/NSS2024/Teacher%20notes%20-%20bowerbird%20blues_ASOapril23_primary_TN_V2.pdf">Teacher Notes....</a>

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<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/a-hunger-of-thorns">What is this book about? </a> <a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/a-hunger-of-thorns">Read the blurb</a>

<a href="https://resource.scholastic.com.au/ResourceFiles/100125468_110291.pdf">Teacher Notes....</a>

<a href="https://www.liliwilkinson.com.au/books2">What other books </a> <a href="https://www.liliwilkinson.com.au/books2">has Lili Wilkinson written?</a>

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Who is author <a href="https://www.nla.gov.au/stories/national-library-publishing/book-title/phonobet">Kathy Weeden</a> and illustrator <a href="https://www.kimdrane.com/about">Kim Drane</a>?

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/phonobet">What is this book about?....</a>

<a href="https://www.nla.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-05/Phonobet%20-%20Teachers%20Notes.pdf">Teacher's Notes.....</a>

What is Onomatopoeia? ► Words that sound like their meanings! | Learn English

#LoveOzYA Talks: Lili Wilkinson chats about A HUNGER OF THORNS

Find out how Aura Parker creates her amazing artwork.

Aura Parker on the process of creating BOWERBIRD BLUES - crafting the text and illustrations.

<a href="http://www.mikelucas.com.au/book-week-poems.php">Mike Lucas</a> <a href="http://www.mikelucas.com.au/book-week-poems.php">2024 </a> <a href="http://www.mikelucas.com.au/book-week-poems.php">Book Week </a> <a href="http://www.mikelucas.com.au/book-week-poems.php">Poem</a>

Gamilaraay author JM Field and Ngarabal/Gomeroi illustrator/artist Jeremy Worrall,of Etta and the Shadow Taboo&nbsp; invite readers to learn more about a Gamilaraay tradition where one must avoid stepping on the shadows of others.

Gregg Dreise - A Gamilaraay Language Story

Another Gamilaraay author and illustrator Gregg Dreise

Explore the <a href="https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/map-indigenous-australia">Indigenous Map of Australia</a> to locate where JM Field &amp; Jeremy are from and what the landscape is like that may inspire Jeremy for his artwork?

What is a special story or animal or event that you know about the place you are live or come from? Draw, write, share.....

Question Generator... Create your own story.....

Digital Interactive Resource for Teachers and Students

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<a href="https://www.panterapress.com.au/app/uploads/2023/08/eww-gross-blad.pdf">Teacher Notes.....</a>

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/eww-gross-foul-facts-and-putrid-pictures">What is this book about? Read the blurb.....</a>

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Reading 'Phonobet' with Kathy Weeden

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<a href="https://margretelamond.com/about-margrete-lamond">Who is author Margrete Lamond?......</a>

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/paper-flower-girl">What is this book about? </a> <a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/paper-flower-girl">Read the blurb to find out more.....</a>

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<a href="https://www.tristanbancks.com/about-tristan">Who is author Tristan Bancks?</a>

Books of Wonder: Guided Meditation for Children - Immerse Yourself in the Library | 10 Minutes

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<a href="https://www.kidsnews.com.au/health/not-all-australians-are-washing-their-hands-as-often-as-they-should/news-story/e5475d5053265f87f53c42ffdd928f42">You won't believe it.... </a>

Hand Washing

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How to Make Simple Paper Flowers | Easy Paper Crafts for Kids

Read aloud book for kids - The concrete garden, written by Bob Graham

<a href="https://leanneyong.com/">Who is author Leanne Yong?....</a>

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/two-can-play-that-game">Read the blurb</a>

<a href="https://lamontbooks.com.au/media/204933/feb-2023-sf.pdf">Teacher Notes....</a>

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<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/the-quiet-and-the-loud">What is this book about?......</a>

<a href="https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/?authors=helena-fox">All about Helena</a>

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<a href="https://karencomer.com.au/about/">Who is author</a> <a href="https://karencomer.com.au/about/"> Karen Comer?</a>

<a href="https://karencomer.com.au/book/grace-notes/">What is this book about?</a>

<a href="https://karencomer.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Grace-Notes-Teachers-Resources.pdf">Teacher Notes</a>

Who is <a href="https://www.mybookcorner.co.uk/johanna-bell/">author </a> <a href="https://www.mybookcorner.co.uk/johanna-bell/">Johanna Bell</a> and illustrator <a href="https://www.ericawagner.com.au/">Erica Wagner</a>?...

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/hope-is-the-thing">What is this book about?...</a>

<a href="https://resource.scholastic.com.au/ResourceFiles/100123870_108831.pdf">Teacher Notes....</a>

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Select 2 animals that could be friends... write their friendship story...

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<a href="https://ca.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/author/jeremy-worrall">Who is the author &amp; illustrator?....</a>

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/etta-and-the-shadow-taboo">What is this book about?...</a>

<a href="https://resource.scholastic.com.au/ResourceFiles/100125481_111871.pdf">Teacher Notes....</a>

<a href="https://www.blakenuto.com/about">Who is author and illustrator Blake Nuto?</a>

<a href="https://affirmpress.com.au/browse/book/Blake--Nuto-When-You're-A-Boy-9781922863652">What is this book about?</a>

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/lets-never-speak-of-this-again">Read the blurb...</a>

<a href="https://www.lamontbooks.com.au/media/215412/publisher-notes-lets-never.pdf">Teacher Notes.....</a>

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Where does author / illustrator Bob Graham get ideas from.....?

Author Bob Graham shares his thoughts about finding stories in the most unexpected places.

How to Draw and Paint Folk Art Trees

<a href="https://lamontbooks.com.au/media/213742/the-concrete-garden-aug-ps.pdf">Teacher Notes...</a>

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/timeless">click here</a>

Read the blurb to find out what this book is about.....

Meet author &amp; illustrator kelly canby

<a href="https://resource.scholastic.com.au/ResourceFiles/100123664_108833.pdf">Teacher Notes......</a>

Storytime with Kelly Canby: Timeless

Guided Meditation for Children | THE MAGIC BOOK | Kids Meditation Story

Meditation for Kids 'The Magic Book'

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<a href="https://www.samerak.com/books">Find out more about author Samera Kamaleddine</a>

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/the-sideways-orbit-of-evie-hart">Read the blurb....</a>

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How To Draw A Cartoon Gymnast

Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone | A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure!

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What are the most popular pets in your class?

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<a href="https://hhayek.com/">who is </a> <a href="https://hhayek.com/">author </a> <a href="https://hhayek.com/">H. Hayek?</a>

Huda and Me AND Huda Was Here by H. Hayek || Middle Grade 🇦🇺

I Dont Know Question Mark Sticker by Stratifi

<a href="https://katrinagermein.com/about/">Written by....</a>Katrina Germein

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/one-little-duck">What is this book about? Read the blurb...</a>

<a href="https://www.dannysnell.com/">Illustrated by.. Danny Snell..</a>

<a href="https://lamontbooks.com.au/media/212615/publisher-notes-one-little-duck.pdf">Teacher Notes...</a>

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/this-book-thinks-ya-deadly">Read the blurb.....</a>

<a href="https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/author/corey-tutt">Who is the author?.....</a>

This Book Thinks Ya Deadly! by Corey Tutt and Molly Hunt

What super power would you like to have?

<a href="https://bookroo.com/explore/books/topics/superheroes">What books </a> <a href="https://bookroo.com/explore/books/topics/superheroes">have characters </a> <a href="https://bookroo.com/explore/books/topics/superheroes">with super powers?</a>

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/tamarra">Read the blurb.....</a>

<a href="https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/tamarra-by-violet-wadrill/-/media/6483893f4b04456088c12b1bccd690a9.ashx">Teacher Notes.....</a>

<a href="https://www.pupbox.com/puppy-name-generator/#gentleman">Random Name Generator....</a>

Explore the <a href="https://www.pupbox.com/puppy-name-generator/#gentleman">random name generator</a> to find interesting, unusual or new names for the pets on the previous page.

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<a href="https://www.suedegennaro.com/about">Who is author and illustrator Sue DeGennaro?....</a>

<a href="https://resource.scholastic.com.au/ResourceFiles/100124853_109558.pdf">Teacher Notes...</a>

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/bear-and-duck-are-friends">What is this book about?</a>

<a href="https://ronojoyghosh.com.au/Bio">Illustrators: Ronojoy Ghosh </a> &amp; <a href="https://www.niharikahukku.com/niharika-hukku">Niharika Hukku</a>

<a href="https://katejoltemple.com/home">Authors Kate and Roy Temple</a>

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/that-bird-has-arms">Read the blurb.....</a>

The Life Cycle of Butterflies and Moths

Quiz Wissen Sticker by Volksbank Kassel Göttingen

For the love of moths | Beneficial animals and insects | Gardening Australia

<a href="https://jessesmess.com/">Who is author / illustrator Jess Racklyeft?</a>

<a href="https://lamontbooks.com.au/media/212591/publisher-notes-australia-country-of-colour.pdf">Teacher Notes.....</a>

<a href="https://www.pmc.gov.au/sites/default/files/resource/download/national-symbols-booklet-accessible-300dpi_0.pdf">What are the colours of Australia? Find out more...</a>

From Law to Literature: Suzy Zail's Inspiring Journey as a Lawyer turned Author

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/inkflower">Read </a> <a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/inkflower">the</a> <a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/inkflower">blurb....</a>

<a href="https://www.suzyzail.com.au/about.html">Who is author </a> <a href="https://www.suzyzail.com.au/about.html">Suzy Zail?</a>

<a href="https://www.walkerbooks.com.au/wp-content/uploads/resource/WEB-Inkflower-teacher-notes-1.pdf">Teacher Notes.....</a>

<a href="https://www.walkerbooks.com.au/wp-content/uploads/resource/Inkflower-author-letter-for-teachers-and-librarians.pdf">Suzy's letter to teachers &amp; librarians....</a>

Who is the <a href="https://midnightsunpublishing.com/2023/10/charlie-archbold/">author</a> and <a href="https://midnightsunpublishing.com/2023/10/michelle-conn/">illustrator</a>?

<a href="https://midnightsunpublishing.com/2023/10/raised-by-moths/">What is this book about?</a>

<a href="https://resource.scholastic.com.au/ResourceFiles/100126686_115836.pdf">Teacher Notes....</a>

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<a href="https://www.lamontbooks.com.au/media/211587/scout-and-the-rescue-dogs-june-pf.pdf">What is</a> <a href="https://www.lamontbooks.com.au/media/211587/scout-and-the-rescue-dogs-june-pf.pdf"> this book </a> <a href="https://www.lamontbooks.com.au/media/211587/scout-and-the-rescue-dogs-june-pf.pdf">about?...</a>

<a href="https://diannewolfer.com/about/">Who is author Dianne Wolfer?</a>

<a href="https://diannewolfer.com/books/">What other books has Dianne written?</a>

Birds with arms | curlykidlife

Imagine birds DID have arms... Write your own story about a bird with arms and the adventures this bird could have....

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<a href="https://mrandrewmcdonald.com/">Who is author Andrew McDonald?</a>

<a href="https://benwood.com.au/">Who is illustrator Ben Wood?</a>

<a href="https://realpigeons.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Real-Pigeons-teachers-notes.pdf">Teacher Notes</a>

<a href="https://www.petercheong.com/books">What other books has Peter written or illustrated?......</a>

<a href="https://www.petercheong.com/resources">Peter's Cool Drawing Tricks...</a>

Every Night at Midnight #book #reading #kidsbooks #werewolf

<a href="https://www.gymnastics.org.au/types-of-gymnastics">What are different </a> <a href="https://www.gymnastics.org.au/types-of-gymnastics">types gymnastics?...</a>

<a href="https://www.brionystewart.com/bio">Who is author / illustrator Briony Stewart?...</a>

<a href="https://cdn.hachette.com.au/resources/9780734421852-teachers-resources.pdf">Teacher</a> <a href="https://cdn.hachette.com.au/resources/9780734421852-teachers-resources.pdf">Notes</a>

<a href="https://www.sophieblackall.com/about">Who is author and illustrator Sophie Blackall?....</a>

<a href="https://cdn.hachette.com.au/resources/9780734422712-teachers-resources.pdf">Teacher Notes.....</a>

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<a href="https://www.walkerbooks.com.au/wp-content/uploads/resource/OUR-COUNTRY-Where-History-Happened-Teacher-Notes.pdf">Teacher Notes.....</a>

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/our-country-where-history-happened">Read the blurb.....</a>

<a href="https://cdn2.penguin.com.au/content/resources/tr-being-jimmy-baxter-final-rev.pdf">Teacher Notes</a>

<a href="https://www.fionalloyd.com.au/">Who is author Fiona Lloyd?</a>

New Music Animation Sticker by ANTI- Records

How To Draw A Realistic Horse (Part 1)

Aluminum Foil Sculpture for Kids!

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Bird Collage Art Project

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2024 Theme Announcement Video

<a href="https://www.petercheong.com/about">Who is author &amp; illustrator Peter Cheong?.......</a>

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/every-night-at-midnight">What is this book about?.....</a>

<a href="https://resource.scholastic.com.au/ResourceFiles/100128543_115003.pdf">Teacher Notes........</a>

<a href="https://www.terrydenton.com.au/">Illustrated </a> <a href="https://www.terrydenton.com.au/">by </a> <a href="https://www.terrydenton.com.au/">Terry Denton</a>

<a href="https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/wacky-weekend/article/aussie-animals">What are some </a> <a href="https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/wacky-weekend/article/aussie-animals">weird and wacky</a> <a href="https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/wacky-weekend/article/aussie-animals"> Australian animals?</a>

<a href="https://www.cbca.org.au/book/can-you-teach-a-fish-to-climb-a-tree">Read the blurb...</a>

<a href="https://resource.scholastic.com.au/ResourceFiles/100128024_116613.pdf">Teacher</a> <a href="https://resource.scholastic.com.au/ResourceFiles/100128024_116613.pdf">Notes...</a>

<a href="https://www.janegodwin.com.au/about">Written by Jane Godwin</a>

Watch the Book Trailer for Scar Town to find out more...

Scar Town by Tristan Bancks

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