Book of the Year 2010 Winners

Older Readers Book of the Year 2010

NOTE: These books may be for mature readers
  Author Title Publisher
WINNER Metzenthen, David Jarvis 24 Penguin Group Australia
HONOUR Clarke, Judith The Winds of Heaven Allen & Unwin
HONOUR Millard, Glenda A Small Free Kiss in the Dark Allen & Unwin

Younger Readers Book of the Year 2010

NOTE: These books are intended for independent younger readers
  Author Title Publisher
WINNER Hirsch, Odo Darius Bell and the Glitter Pool Allen & Unwin
HONOUR Lester, Alison Running with the Horses Viking, Penguin Group Australia
HONOUR

Murphy, Sally
Illus: Potter, Heather

Pearl Verses the World Walker Books

Early Childhood Book of the Year 2010

NOTE: Intended for children in the pre-reading to early reading stages
  Author Title Publisher
WINNER Shanahan, Lisa
Illus: Quay, Emma
Bear & Chook by the Sea Lothian Children's Books, Hachette
HONOUR Booth, Christina Kip Windy Hollow Books
HONOUR Gleeson, Libby
Illus: Blackwood, Freya
Clancy & Millie and the Very Fine House Little Hare Books

Picture Book of the Year 2010

NOTE: Intended for an audience ranging from birth to 18 years. Some books may be for mature readers
  Author Title Publisher
WINNER Rogers, Gregory The Hero of Little Street Allen & Unwin
HONOUR Cool, Rebecca
Text: Millard, Glenda
Isabella's Garden Walker Books
HONOUR Oliver, Narelle Fox and Fine Feathers Omnibus Books, Scholastic Australia

Eve Pownall Book of the Year 2010

NOTE: Intended for an audience ranging from birth to 18 years. Some books may be for mature readers
  Author Title Publisher
WINNER Macinnis, Peter Australian Backyard Explorer National Library of Australia
HONOUR Patrick, Tanya
Illus: Hutcheson, Nicholas
Polar Eyes: a Journey to Antarctica CSIRO
HONOUR Yalata & Oak Communities
with Mattingley, Christobel
Maralinga: The Anangu Story Allen & Unwin