ELC Book Week: Previous Winners

Summary: A book about a grumpy tiger finding solace in the natural world

Summary: Albert's life is very ordinary. But when Grandma Z roars into town on her motorcycle he is swept into a very extraordinary adventure. Will life ever be the same again?.

Summary: Rodney was a rabbit who loved nothing more than drawing. He never found it tiresome, tedious or boring. But then one day, disaster struck, the one thing Rodney feared, while working at his drawing desk his pen just...disappeared!

Little Iggy doesn't want to leave the house, but Grandad insists - they always have fun together. What follows is a wonderful journey in the great Australian outdoors with singing birds, wallaby surprises, secret caterpillar messages and oodles of grandad humour. Here is a story about the wonders of nature, the funny side of life and spending time with the ones we love.

A brilliantly simple, funny, interactive picture book that introduces children to the strange, unseen world of microbes all around them by the award-winning author of Small Wonders and the animator of the insanely successful video 'Dumb Ways to Die' featuring scanning electron microscope images by Linnea Rundgren.

In this lively follow-up to Too Many Cheeky Dogs, the camp is invaded by all kinds of cheeky feral animals who are finally chased away by the resident cheeky dogs.

Francie and her mum, who is expecting a baby girl, are driving home from Grandma's in the heavy rain. When they're still far from home, they stop for a picnic. And as the car steams up, Francie presses her little finger on the window, spelling out "Daddy" and "Mummy" and leaving one space free, ready and waiting for the name of her soon-to-be sister ...

With its enticing and colourful design and its fascinating information, this is a book that children will want to pore over - either at home, in the classroom or on a road trip. This book brings together 55 national parks, selected across all Australian states and territories, and over 120 animals.

What's the best fun in the whole village? Riding the patchwork bike we made!

Bill is having a bad day. Mr Huff is following him around and making everything seem difficult. Bill tries to get rid of him, but Mr Huff just gets bigger and bigger! Then they both stop, and a surprising thing happens ... Gentle and poignant, affirming and wise, Mr Huff is a story about the clouds and the sunshine in each of our lives.

If only Jessie would lie down. If only she would go to sleep. But nothing will settle her ... except maybe a little sisterly know-how.

As time goes on, 'Cartwheel' begins to weave a 'new' blanket, one of friendship and a renewed sense of belonging. It is different from the old blanket, but it is eventually just as warm and familiar.

"Caroline Crocodile's baby brother dribbles but all Mama Crocodile ever says is how gorgeous he is. Caroline is very jealous. So she goes to the Baby Shop and swaps her dribbly brother for a new baby"--Back cover.

Tiny Jeremy is only a few days old when he falls out of his nest and is brought home by the family cat. Luckily, Jeremy is a fighter and he loves to eat. Little by little he grows stronger and stronger, until the time comes when he must say goodbye.

It's the first day of school and all the children have a special backpack, except one - she has a terrible suitcase. A story of how imagination can make magic out of anything.

Kristin Weidenbach has written a lively, engaging version for younger readers, capturing the humour, excitement and ingenuity of a classic slice of Australia s fast-vanishing history.

Illustrated by Australia's leading picture-book artist, this is a surprising and delicious story that will lift you off your feet and whirl you away. A coat in a strawberry patch flies off with a down-at-heel man, and together they have the night of their lives.

When Lucy's mother gives Lucy the last hug she has, Lucy promises to give it back, but first she must share it with everyone in the house, including Dad, the twins, the baby and even her dog, Annie.

Could one old, broken-down bus really bring a whole city neighbourhood together?

The bike ride -- Home, sweet home -- The snack -- Making up -- Telling stories. Five stories about a playful, sometimes bossy, little girl and her dependable bear friend.

Two diverse countries and cultures are linked by this two-in-one wordless picture book comprising two stories designed to be read simultaneously, the English from the left, the Arabic from the right. Page by page the lives of two little boys are shown, one from an urban family in Sydney, Australia, the other from Morocco. From busy motorways to desert landscapes, these worlds couldn't be further apart yet with the journey of a homemade Moroccan carpet into the Australian boy's home we are shown how these separate lives become intertwined. The theme illustrates how our lives reflect each other and that we are all connected. Includes a short introduction and author's note in both English and Arabic. Text in English and Arabic.