Personal and Social Capability Archives

Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller

Chosen for National Simultaneous Storytime 2026, Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller delivers a high-energy…

Year: Foundation, Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Author: Adam Jackson, Adrian Lloyd Illustrator: Jake A. Minton Publisher: Little Book Press Published year: 2025

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Limberlost

In the heat of a long summer Ned hunts rabbits in a river valley, hoping the pelts will earn him …

Year: Secondary, Year 11 Author: Robbie Arnott Publisher: Text Publishing Published year: 2022

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Grace Notes

A debut YA verse novel about what happens when the paths of a young busking violinist and an …

Year: Secondary, Year 8 Author: Karen Comer Publisher: Hachette Australia Published year: 2023

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Bernie Thinks in Boxes

A beautiful story about thinking differently and navigating change in a neurotypical world. …

Year: Foundation, Primary Author: Jess Horn Illustrator: Zoe Bennett Publisher: Affirm Press Published year: 2024

The Truck Cat

The Truck Cat is a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. …

Year: Foundation, Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Author: Deborah Frenkel Illustrator: Danny Snell Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing Published year: 2024

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The Little Wave

A moving and heartwarming verse novel from CBCA shortlisted author Pip Harry about friendship, new …

Year: Primary, Year 4 Author: Pip Harry Publisher: UQP Published year: 2019

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Come Over to My House

Come Over To My House is a delightful and celebratory Australian picture book that explores the home…

Year: Primary, Year 3 Author: Sally Rippin, Eliza Hull Illustrator: Daniel Gray-Barnett Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing Published year: 2022

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Stay for Dinner

Stay for Dinner is a powerful story from the multi-award-winning creators of The Boy Who Tried to …

Year: Primary, Year 4 Author: Sandhya Parappukkaran Illustrator: Michelle Pereira Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing Published year: 2023

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Frank’s Red Hat

A story about never giving up on your talents, because even though what you do may not be …

Year: Primary, Year 2 Author: Sean E. Avery Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published year: 2022

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Dragon Skin

This CBCA Honour Book from the bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Lenny's Book of …

Year: Secondary, Year 7 Author: Karen Foxlee Publisher: Allen & Unwin Published year: 2021

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