The 2006 Children’s Book of the Year Awards from The Children’s Book Council of Australia have been awarded. 

OLDER READERS

Winner:  Burke, J.C.   The Story of Tom Brennan
Honor:  Condon, Bill   No Worries
Honor:  Moloney, James   Lost Property

YOUNGER READERS

Winner:  Fensham, Elizabeth    Helicopter Man
Honor:  Bateson, Catherine      Millie and the Night Heron
Honor:  Gleitzman, Morris         Once

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Winner:  Niland, Deborah      Annie’s Chair
Honor:  Watts, Frances         Kisses for Daddy

PICTURE BOOK

Winner:  Lissiat, Amy      The Short & Incredibly Happy Life of Riley
Honor:  Crossett, Warren   The Sound of the Sea
Honor:  Sheehan, Peter      The Island

INFORMATION BOOKS

Winner:  Davidson, Leon   Scarecrow Army: The ANZACS at Gallipoli
Honor:  Brian, Janeen   Hoosh!  Camels in Australia
Honor:  Jamal, Nadia   The Glory Garage: Growing up Lebanese Muslim in Australia