Ashleigh Barton and Blithe Fielden make CBCA notables 2025

Congratulations to author Ashleigh Barton and illustrator Blithe Fielden on making the

2025 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Early Childhood Notables

for Dinosaur In My Pocket

a hardback picture book, published by Hachette Australia

27 March 2024

James loves two things more than anything in the world: dinosaurs and miniatures, but what happens when he takes a dinosaur that isn't his? A warm-hearted cautionary tale for sticky fingers everywhere, from bestselling author Ashleigh Barton and Blithe Fielden.

Nothing but CBCA notables in this duo’s pocket! A dinosaur achievement!

Pip Harry and Hilary Jean Tapper make CBCA notables 2025

Congratulations to author Pip Harry and illustrator Hilary Jean Tapper on making the

2025 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Early Childhood Notables

for Over or Under?

a hardback picture book for ages 3+, published by Hachette Australia

30 October 2024

Maisie is learning about ocean swimming. The small waves are easy, but how will she know when to dive under the bigger ones? Lucky Dad is there to help. A beautiful picture book about learning to swim in the waves at the beach.

Waves of happiness for this duo and their incredible achievement!

Deborah Abela makes CBCA notables 2025

Congratulations to author Deborah Abela on making the

2025 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Younger Readers Notables

for The Kindness Project

a paperback middle grade fiction for ages 8-12, published by Penguin Random House Australia

May 2024

Four kids are given a class project to make the world a better place... the trouble is, they don’t like each other… until they realise they have lots in common and band together when one of them needs help.

This is Deb's first verse novel and not only did she get to play with the narrative but also with font, form and layout to tell the story. Perfect for reluctant readers and readers moving from junior fiction to middle grade.

Congratulations Deb, what an outstanding achievement - kindness deserves this commendation!