The Children’s Book Council of Australia has announced the short list for the 2013 Crichton Award.  The Crichton Award is given to “recognise and encourage new talent in the field of Australian children’s book illustration.”  Here are the books on the short list for 2013:

 

Apollo the Powerful Owl by Stephen Pym, written by Gordon Winch

A Forest by Marc Martin

 

One Very Tired Wombat by Renee Treml

Ruby Red Shoes by Kate Knapp

 

The Whale Shark Song by Sadie James

Yellow Dress Day by Sophie Norsa, written by Michelle Worthington