Bilby stands for Books I Love Best Yearly.TheBilby Awards are Queensland's children's choice awards. They are run by the Children's Book Council of Australia (Queensland Branch).
At the beginning of each year, students in Queensland schools are asked to enter the name of their favourite book. They are not limited in any way, except winners from the previous two years are not eligible. A shortlist is developed from the entries. These are published as lists covering three levels of reading maturity: Older Readers (12 years and older); Younger Readers (9 to 11 years)and Early Readers (8 years and younger).
Students are then asked to read titles from the list, and to vote for the one book that they "love the best".
Once the final votes have been counted, BILBY prize winners are announced in September on International Literacy Day.
Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
Publisher:
Clarion Books
ISBN:
0618381368
EAN:
9780618381364
Dimensions:
21.87 x 29.95 x 0.91 centimeters (0.41 kg)
Young readers are introduced to the cuddly yet slow-moving Australian wombat in this tongue-in-cheek account of one unusually articulate wombat and his busy week. Full color.
From The Publisher:
Wombats are cuddly-looking, slow-moving Australian animals. Their favorite activities are eating, sleeping, and digging holes. Here, in the words of one unusually articulate wombat, is the tongue-in-cheek account of a busy week; eating, sleeping, digging holes . . . and training its new neighbors, a family of humans, to produce treats on demand. This entertaining book, with its brief, humorous text and hilarious illustrations, will endear the wombat to young children, who may recognize in the determined furry creature some qualities that they share.
Biography
Jackie French's writing career spans 17 years, 48 wombats, 132 books, 23 languages,3,721 bush rats, over 50 awards in Australia and overseas, 6 possibly insane lyrebirds, assorted 'Burke's Backyard' segments, radio shows, newspaper and magazine columns, theories of pest and weed ecology and 27 shredded back doormats. The doormats are the victims of the wombats who require constant appeasement in the form of carrots, rolled oats and wombat nuts, which is one of the reasons for her prolific output: it pays the carrot bills.
Jackie wrote her first children's book `Rainstones' in a desperate attempt to earn $106.40 to register her car, while living in a shed with a wallaby called Fred, a black snake called Gladys and a wombat called Smudge. It was described by the editor at HarperCollins as the messiest, worst spelt manuscript they'd ever received - more from Jackie French's lovely website
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:
0747591059
EAN:
9780747591054
Dimensions:
19.0 x 12.0 centimeters
His hand closed automatically around the fake Horcrux, but in spite of everything, in spite of the dark and twisting path he saw stretching ahead for himself, in spite of the final meeting with Voldemort he knew must come, whether in a month, in a year, or in ten, he felt his heart lift at the thought that there was still one last golden day of peace left to enjoy with Ron and Hermione.' With these words "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" draws to a close. And here, in this seventh and final book, Harry discovers what fate truly has in store for him as he inexorably makes his way to that final meeting with Voldemort. In this thrilling climax to the phenomenally bestselling series, J.K. Rowling will reveal all to her eagerly waiting readers.
J.K. Rowling lives with her family in Edinburgh. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was J.K. Rowling's first novel, followed by Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, as well as two books written specifically for Comic Relief and based on the Harry Potter novels: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages. The Harry Potter novels have now sold over 325 million copies worldwide and been translated into 64 languages. J.K. Rowling has generated huge popular appeal for her books across the generations in an unprecedented fashion: she was the first children's author to be voted the BA Author of the Year, and also to win the British Book Awards Author of the Year. J.K. Rowling lives with her family in Edinburgh.
"'Like the rest of the world, I have to know what happens next.' Kate Saunders, New Statesman"
Before introducing the world to butts gone bad, Griffiths unleashed the internationally bestselling Just books starring a boy named Andy, who's back in this new title. Readers can join Andy in his quest to shock and annoy everyone around him. Illustrations.
Is this the right book for you? Take the SHOCKING TEST and find out. Do you wish you could drive around in a monster truck crushing everybody and everything that gets in your way? Do you love watching videos of people having painful accidents? Do you do any - or all - of the following: touch electric fences, play with loaded mousetraps or put buttons up your nose? Do you think stories about exploding pink butterflies are funny? Do you ever laugh so hard that you feel like you're going to throw up all over yourself...and then you actually do? Score: One point for each yes answer. 3-5: You are a shocking, shocking person! You will love this book. 1-2: You are quite shocking! You will love this book. 0: What a shocking score! You will love this book.
Andy Griffiths Writer. Has previously worked as a musician, English teacher, book editor and publisher.
Terry Denton is a writer and illustrator who is based in Melbourne, Australia. His work is mainly humour-based cartoon style with wild colours and racy text. Although he does have his gentle moments, too.
Alberta by Tania Cox, illustrations by Janine Dawson Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French (left) , illustrations by Bruce Whatley Possum Magic by Mem Fox, illustrations by Julie Vivas Puffling by Margaret Wild, illustrations by Julie Vivas Whacko the Chook by Mark Svendsen, illustrations by Ben Redlich Where is the Green Sheep by Mem Fox, illustrations by Judy Horacek
Younger Readers
Deltora Quest: The Forests of Silence by Emily Rodda Just Annoying by Andy Griffiths, illustrations by Terry Denton (right) Just Shocking by Andy Griffiths, illustrations by Terry Denton Rowan of Rin by Emily Rodda The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey The Big TooCool Book by Phil Kettle, illustrations by Craig Smith
Older Readers
Eldest by Christopher Paolini Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling Just Disgusting by Andy Griffiths, illustrations by Terry Denton Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks The Power of Five: Raven's Gate by Anthony Horowitz
2007 Bilby Winners- The Fish, the Cat and the Dragon Bilby Winners
Winner: Early Reader:Ugly Fish: by Kara LaReau, illus by Scott Magoon
Ugly Fish is ugly and big and mean, and he won't share his driftwood tunnel or his special briny flakes with anyone. And that means the wimpy little fish who keep showing up in his tank have "got to go." But then one day someone bigger and uglier and maybe even meaner arrives . . . and suddenly Ugly Fish isn't feeling "quite" so confident anymore.
From Kara LaReau, author of the Rocko and Spanky series, here is an irreverent and terrifically funny book about a bully who at last gets his come uppance. Authors home page
Winner: Younger Reader: The Cat on the Mat is Flat by Andy Griffiths ( illus by Terry Denton Link to Teachers Notes
Praise for The Cat on the Mat is Flat:
“Imagine the outcome if Dr. Seuss, Dav Pilkey, and Lane Smith were locked in a room until they came up with a book for beginning or reluctant readers. These nine rhyming stories have action galore, plenty of dialogue, and ample pen-and-ink illustrations, all wrapped up in humor . . . Even young people who are struggling to get the hang of reading may happily handle all 176 crazy pages.” —School Library Journal
“Griffiths’s innovative book for beginning readers collects nine short, intentionally silly snippets propelled by kid-pleasing, tongue-tripping verse . . . Denton’s edgy, stick-figure-filled sketches enhance the zaniness factor and the offbeat, ironic humor.” —Publishers Weekly
Winner: Older Reader:Eragon by Christopher Paolini (right)
When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders?
The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands - 'A winner - tip of the hat to young master Paolini' Anne McCaffrey, author of The Dragonriders of Pern series'A compelling and action-filled adventure ...a galloping good example of its genre' Daily Telegraph 'This book is an achievement. Readers ...will be transported' Sunday Times' A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon - Paolini writes like someone gripped by his own story' Guardian 'A stirring fantasy of epic proportions' The Bookseller
Bilby Winners Lists 1991- 2006
2006 Early Reader: Baby Boomsticks by Margaret Wild, illus by David Legge
Younger Reader Just Crazy! by Andy Griffiths, illus by Terry Denton Older Reader:Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by JK Rowling
2005 Early Reader: Old Tom's Holiday (Old Tom) by Leigh Hobb Younger Reader: The Bad Book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton Older Reader:Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling
2004 Early Reader:The Cat in the Hat - Dr Seuss Younger Reader: Just Disgusting! - Andy Griffiths Older Reader:Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - JK Rowling
2003 Early Reader: The Very Blue Thingamajig - Narelle Oliver Younger Reader: Saddle Club: Horse Sense: 3 Spoken Word Cds - Bonnie Bryant Older Reader:Two of a Kind series about Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen - by various authors.
2002 Early Reader: Buffy - An Adventure Story - Bob Graham Younger Reader:- Just Crazy! Andy Griffiths Older Reader:The Lord of the Rings: v.1: Fellowship of the Ring (The lord of the rings) - JRR Tolkien
2001 Early Reader:Where's Wally?-Martin Handford Younger Reader: Harry Potter Boxed Set: Children's edition - J K Rowling Older Reader:Harry Potter Series - J K Rowling
2000 Early Reader:Grandad's Teeth by Rod Clement Younger Reader: Just Stupid! by Andy Griffiths Older Reader:Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta
1999 Early Reader:Gasp!! - Terry Denton Younger Reader: Detective Donut and the Wild Goose Chase - Bruce Whatley/ R Smith
Older Readers Bumface - Morris Gleitzman
1998 Picture Book : The Midnight Gang - Margaret Wild and Ann James Younger Reader: Polar the Titanic Bear - Daisy Corning Stone Spedder Older Reader:Tomorrow, When the War Began - John Marsden
1997 Picture Book :Bamboozled - David Legge Younger Readers: Matilda - Roald Dahl Older Reader:The Hobbit (Collins Modern Classics S.)- J.R. Tolkien
1996 Read Alone:Where's Wally? Martin Handford Read Aloud:When the Wind Changed- Ruth Park ill. Deborah Niland Read Australian:The Gizmo (Gizmo Books) - Paul Jennings Secondary: Jurassic Park - Michael Crichton
1995 Read Alone:The Lion King - Gina Ingoglio Read Aloud:The Pagemaster - David Kirschner Read Australian:The Watertower - Gary Crew ill. Steven Woolman Secondary:Looking for Alibrandi- Melina Marchetta
1994 Read Alone: Undone!: More Mad Endings (Puffin books) - Paul Jennings Read Aloud: Fantastic Mr. Fox - Roald Dahl Read Australian:Midnite - Randolph Stow
1993 Read Alone: The Witches- Roald Dahl Read Aloud:Blabbermouth - Morris Gleitzman
Secondary: Flowers in the Attic- Virginia Andrews
1992 Read Alone: Unreal!: Eight Surprising Stories - Paul Jennings Read Aloud: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl Secondary:-Where's Wally? Martin Handford
1990 Read Alone: Superfudge Judy Blume Read Aloud:Matilda - Roald Dahl Secondary:The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4- Sue Townsend
1991 Read Alone:The BFGRoald Dahl Read Aloud:The BFG Roald Dahl Secondary: The Outsiders - S E Hinton
akes his way to that final meeting with Voldemort. In this thrilling climax to the phenomenally bestselling series, J.K. Rowling will reveal all to her eagerly waiting readers.
s starring a boy named Andy, who's back in this new title. Readers can join Andy in his quest to shock and annoy everyone around him. Illustrations.
his book.
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