Children's Book of the Year Winners Announced

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The winners of the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards were announced at midday today.
The full list can be seen at http://cbca.org.au/winners2009.htm

Older Readers Book of the Year 2009

WINNER Tan, Shaun Tales from Outer Suburbia
HONOUR Eaton, Anthony Into White Silence
HONOUR French, Jackie A Rose for the Anzac Boys

Younger Readers Book of the Year 2009

WINNER Millard, Glenda Illus: King, Stephen Michael Perry Angel’s Suitcase
HONOUR Bateson, Catherine The Wish Pony
HONOUR Gleitzman, Morris Then

Early Childhood Book of the Year 2009

WINNER Graham, Bob How to Heal a Broken Wing
HONOUR King, Stephen Michael Leaf
HONOUR Sullivan, Rosemary Illus: Huxley, Dee Tom Tom

Picture Book of the Year 2009

WINNER Dunstan, Kylie Collecting Colour
HONOUR Ottley, Matt Text: Marsden, John Home and Away
HONOUR Thompson, Colin The Big Little Book of Happy Sadness

Eve Pownall Book of the Year 2009

WINNER Hall, Lincoln Alive in the Death Zone
HONOUR Duborsarky, Ursula Illus: Tohby Riddle The Word Spy
HONOUR Greenwood, Mark Illus: Lessac, Frané Simpson and his Donkey