AustLit

2017 - Illustrated Children's Book

Abstract: In an infinity of sky, tiny godwit birds follow ancient, invisible migratory pathways, flying on and on for nine nights and nine days, flying without rest... This is their story. From the creator of the critically acclaimed Where the Forest Meets the Sea and Mirror, comes a poetic, eco-conscious picture book which explores the complex, interdependency of nature. This is the story of the little-known Bar-tailed Godwit who, following invisible pathways that have been used for thousands of years, undertakes the longest unbroken migration of any bird, a total of 11,000 kilometres, flying from Australia and New Zealand to their breeding grounds in the Arctic... and back again. Facing hunger and treacherous conditions to reach their destination, their flight is one of bravery, tenacity and strength, and Jeannie's stunning mixed media collages, inspired first-hand by the spectacular landscapes of Alaska and China, will amaze readers, and take them on an extraordinary visual journey to the corners of our Earth.

2017 - Young Naturalist

Abstract: With its enticing and colourful design and its fascinating information, this is a book that children will want to pore over-either at home, in the classroom or on a road trip. This book brings together 55 national parks, selected across all Australian states and territories, and over 120 animals. It is divided into seven sections according to habitat (woodlands and grasslands; forests; rainforests; arid zones; mountains; wetlands and waterways; coasts, oceans and islands), each including a number of national parks and a selection of the fish, reptiles, frogs, birds and mammals that inhabit them. At the end of the book is a section on 'little critters'-beetles, spiders, butterflies, grasshoppers, bugs and so on. Each habitat section opens with photographs of the featured national parks and a description of the habitat. Each animal has its own page, which has a stunning colour photograph of the species, a map of its distribution range, its conservation status and scientific information about the species. The information is divided into the following sections: 'Fast Facts' gives you all the vital statistics, such as size, lifespan and number of young; 'Where Does It Live?' tells you where in Australia you can find the species and provides details about its home; 'What's Its Life Like?' tells you a bit about how the animal moves, behaves, eats and has young; and 'Interesting Info' has quirky and fascinating facts.

2016 - Children's Illustrated

Abstract: In the warm tropical waters off the north Australian coast, a very special whale is born: Migaloo, the only all-white humpback whale in the world. As he and his pod make their annual migration to Antarctica, Migaloo discovers the beauty, wonder and danger of a whale's journey.

2016 - Children's Natural History

Abstract: Phasmid is the amazing true story of the Lord Howe Island Phasmid, or Stick Insect. Believed to be extinct for nearly 80 years, the phasmids were rediscovered on Balls Pyramid, a volcanic outcrop 23 kilometres off the coast of Lord Howe Island, Australia. News of their unbelievable survival made headlines around the world and prompted an extraordinary conservation effort to save this remarkable invertebrate. This wonderful tale captures the life of one of the world's most critically endangered invertebrates, from beginning life as an egg to surviving harsh environments and the hopeful return to their homeland, Lord Howe Island. Phasmid is a positive story about one species' incredible survival in a time of worldwide species decline. 

2016 - Children's Reader

Abstract: City boy Flynn is taken to Mission Beach by his dad to ready his Grandad Barney's banana farm for sale. Flynn has never been north before, even when his grandad was alive, and the last thing he wants to do is to be stuck in the middle of woop-woop with his dad who thinks he is too young to be trusted with anything! When Flynn meets local girl Abby and two lost baby cassowaries things become interesting. What does Abby know about Grandad's mysterious death? And why does Dad refuse to talk about it and seem so scared of the cassowaries? Did this dinosaur-like bird kill Grandad? Time is running out and Flynn and Abby need a plan. Can Flynn convince Dad to tell him the truth before it is too late for the cassowaries?

2015 - Children's Book

Abstract: In the open forest, Emu watches over his nest. Gathering the granite-green eggs under soft feathers, Emu will care for them and protect the fluffy chicks once they hatch. The survival of this unusual family depends upon him.

The Children's series - That’s….Bizarre/Freaky/Lethal/Scary/Stinky/Sick by Stella Tarakson - was also commended.

2014 - Children's Book

Abstract: Far inland, the sun floats on the waves of a bake-earth day. Big Red and his mob of kangaroos wait for night-time when they can search for food. Young male kangaroos wait too - ready to challenge Red and take his place as leader.

2014 - Children's Story

Abstract: Jet the corroboree frog is happily taking care of the tadpole ponds when the water starts to dry up and his family's eggs are threatened. He goes to visit Grandmother Frog to find out why and she tells him all about the summers that are getting hotter every year and the careless humans who are leaving their rubbish around. When a boy and his father arrive to go fishing in the nearby river, Jet seizes the opportunity to show them how humans are threatening the very existence of his species.

2014 - Children's Reader

Abstract: When laughing kookaburras call Joey the little yellow-bellied glider out from his nest one morning, it is the start of an unforgettable adventure.

2014 - Children's Series

The Insects Series by Rebecca Johnson (Pascal Press)

2013 - Children's Reader

Abstract: 'There was a flash of lightning. The wind screeched. And the thunder roared ... Discover what happens when Boo, the owlet, leans out of the hollow to see what the noise is all about. Boo and the Big Storm is a profoundly moving story about compassion.'

2013 - Children's Story

Abstract: 'When Edith met a cheeky young young lyrebird on her garden path, she could not guess that he would one day be known as 'A Miracle of the Dandenongs'. This true story, retold by Jackie Kerin and beautifully illustrated by Peter Gouldthorpe, celebrates a memorable friendship between a gardener and one of Australia's most extraordinary birds.'

2013 - Children's Book

Abstract: Based on a true account, Deepsea Whale Rescue brings to life the story of a mother whale's courageous defence of her calf against attack by a pod of killer whales. But once mother and calf are safe, divers watching from a nearby launch can see the adult whale has another problem, this one caused by humans: life-threatening entanglement in nylon ropes.

2013 - Young Naturalist

Abstract: The Europeans had never seen anything like [Australian] animals before and gave them names similar to those of the European creatures they already knew. They drew and painted odd pictures of them, showing they did not understand the animals habits. In one illustration, a wombat is standing on its back legs and in another a Tasmanian tiger is wrestling with a platypus of the same size.

2012 - Children's Reader

Abstract: Share the love and joy of these special babies as they explore the wonder of the world around them. A gorgeous picture book that explores the bonds between a parent and child and the love, hopes and dreams one generation has for the next.

2012 - Children's Story

2011 National Library of Australia edition illustrated by Naomi Zouwer.

Abstract: National Library Publishing presents a stylish, highly illustrated re-publication of Leslie Rees’ classic tale, Shy the Platypus. This exciting story of the life of a young platypus describes her growing up and experiencing encounters with humans, other platypuses and different animals.

2012 - Children's Book

Abstract: Macquarie Island lies in the Southern Ocean, between Antarctica and New Zealand. A speck of green in the vast, windswept sea, it is a haven for many creatures that live above and below the waves. In One Small Island, Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch bring us the story of this remote and precious World Heritage Site. Together they explore the island's unique geological beginnings, discovery and degradation at the hands of humans, and the battle to restore it today.

2012 - Young Naturalist

Abstract: In Australian Backyard Naturalist, Peter Macinnis enthusiastically explores the animals that inhabit the places in which we live, from the furry to the slimy, the large to the tiny. He keeps readers entertained with stories about his own adventures with Australia's creepy crawlies and other creatures, as well as collectors' and naturalists' stories from the times of first European settlement to recent times.

2011 - Inspirational Children's Book

Abstract: In the warm waters of the coral reef, one hundred and one baby seahorses learn the ways of the world. They curl around coral and flutter their fins - except Leo, the littlest seahorse, who is always a bit behind. But when a hungry groper approaches, Leo proves that he, too, is capable of big things.

2011 - Children's Story

Abstract: Something is making a weird noise under the house at night. It's not a possum, or a rat. What is it? Tom can't wait to find out.

2011 - Children's illustrated book

Abstract: A stunning picture information book by multi-award winning illustrator and author. Spend a day in the life of a prehistoric predator - the saltwater crocodile. Meander through poetic text to find out why this resilient reptile has withstood the test of time and truly is the last of the mighty dinosaurs.

The Secret Life of Caterpillars and All about Ants by Densey Clyne: Young Reed.

2010 - Children’s Educational Series

2010 - Children's Story

Abstract: This beautifully illustrated and informative picture book by acclaimed environmental storyteller, Mark Wilson, is a story of survival. It follows the journey of an Australian sea turtle hatchling, from the beach of her birth and the predators there, to the dangers she faces at sea.

2009 - Children's Story

Abstract: For Cranky the saltwater crocodile, every day is a struggle for survival. From the very beginning of her life she is in danger. Wild pigs come searching for crocodile eggs, and sea eagles swoop on the tiny hatchlings. As Cranky grows, bigger crocodiles want to eat her and humans come hunting. Will she ever find a place of her own – a place where she can be safe?

2009 - Children's Book

Abstract: With stunning, brilliantly coloured photographs, this book is a visual feast of the marine environment that is the Great Barrier Reef. Well laid out, facts are presented in a way that is both accessible and engaging with memorable headings, break-out boxes, sidebars and easy to understand text. This is a valuable resources that will stimulate students and leave a lasting impression about the beauty and fragility of this natural wonder.

The Shark Book: Fish with Attitude by Mark Norman

2008 - Children's Book

Abstract: Sharks have been around since before the dinosaurs. Today, there are more than 370 types of sharks in the world. Some are ferocious and others are just plain shy. From the huge whale shark to the smalleye pygmy shark, these amazing creatures come to life in The Shark Book: Fish With Attitude. Part of the award-winning non-fiction series for younger readers, Wild Planet.

2017 - Winner - Picture Fiction

Abstract: On a tiny island lives a waddle of Little Penguins. But their numbers are dwindling. Swampy Marsh knows what to do, but no one will listen. Soon he can count the last few penguins on the fingers of one hand. The desperate townsfolk give Swampy, and his friends Max and Oddball, one chance. Will his ‘Oddball’ solution work? Will Swampy save the Little Penguins of Middle Island? A warmly funny account of one man’s quest to save a penguin colony, with two very unusual helpers.

2017 - Winner - Nonfiction

Abstract: This is an expansive and generous Welcome to Country from a most respected Elder, Aunty Joy Murphy, beautifully given form by Indigenous artist Lisa Kennedy. Welcome to the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People. We are part of this land and the land is part of us. This is where we come from. Wominjeka Wurundjeri balluk yearmenn koondee bik. Welcome to Country.

2017 - Winner - Junior Fiction

Abstract: Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm ten years old. And I'm nearly a vet! We're off on a school camp to the rainforest. Chelsea, Maisy and I are excited about all the different animals we might spot on our nature walks and torchlight treks. Chelsea is NOT excited about the creepy crawlies we might find, but I know that vets have to be brave. I've brought my vet kit along just in case we find any rainforest animals in need of help...

2016 - Joint Winner - Picture Fiction

Abstract: Seagull loves to fly. It makes her heart sing. But when she gets caught in a tangle of fishing line on the beach, Seagull can only watch as other birds fly effortlessly above. What can she do? Who will help her? Written and illustrated by Danny Snell, Seagull is a gentle, positive story with a strong environmental message about caring for our land and our wildlife.

2016 - Winner - Fiction

Abstract: From the internationally bestselling author of The Books of Pellinor comes a powerful story about the exploitation of indigenous people by the First World. In Simbala's village they have two treasures: the River, which is their road and their god; and the Book, which is their history, their oracle and their soul. Simbala is a Keeper of the Book, the latest in a long line of women who can use it to find answers to the villagers' questions. As developers begin to poison the River on which the villagers rely, the Book predicts change. But this does not come in the form that they expect; it is the sympathetic Westerner that comes to the village who inflicts the greatest damage of all.

2016 - Joint Winner - Picture Fiction

Abstract: A beautiful Australian take on a classic nursery rhyme. Once I heard a little wombat stomp stomp stomp... Read along and act out the movements as these baby Australian animals eat, play and settle down for nap time.

2015 - Winner - Fiction

Abstract: Nim lives on an island with her father, Jack, a marine iguana called Fred, a sea lion called Selkie, and their friend Alex Rover, the adventure writer. Nim’s island is the most beautiful place in the world, and she wouldn’t swap live anywhere else.

When Jack invites a group of scientists to visit, they bring their children as well. But two of the scientists have plans other than studying algae… By the time Nim discovers what they really want, and what they will do to get it, the children are in grave danger. And so is the island! Nim must choose between saving a natural treasure and saving someone’s life.

2015 - Winner - Picture Fiction

Abstract: A tender and beautifully illustrated tale of a boy and his bird-watching uncle, on a paddling trip on Australia's Glenelg River. A story about slowing down, growing up, and connecting with the land and its creatures.

2015 - Joint Winner - Non-fiction

Abstract: An informative and compelling narrative non-fiction story. Rose’s class ‘adopt’ a tiny, endangered Sumatran tiger. As the year progresses, the class watches in wonder as Berhaga grows and develops. Deals with important issues of environmentalism and endangered animals.

2015 - Joint Winner - Non-Fiction

Abstract: In the open forest, Emu gathers granite-green eggs under soft feathers. Emu will care for the eggs and protect the stripy chicks once they hatch. There are many hazards in the forest for this unusual family.

2014 - Joint Winner - Younger Readers Category

Abstract: In Anne Morgan's delightful collection of organically-grown eco-tales, a prince wants to marry the young woman with the smallest carbon footprint in the land; Space Cadet Lox finds out why a planet is like a bowl of porridge; a girl in a little green hoodie tries to save an endangered wolf; and Chicken Licken warns the sea is rising.

2014 - Joint Winner - Younger Readers Category

Abstract: A terrible bushfire has struck and Mum's vet clinic is in chaos. Every day more and more injured baby animals arrive. Chelsea and I have never been busier! There's an adorable baby koala to feed by hand, a fat little wombat to bandage, and a funny blue-tongued lizard that Max is determined to make his pet.

2014 - Winner - Picture Book Category

Abstract: The story of a young boy and a whale as she swims into the river harbour seeking safety and a resolution to the violent past relationship between whales and man. This prosaic journey reveals how the past can impact our future. Can the boy make amends for the past? Can the whale forgive and return to what was once her ancestors' home?

2013 - Winner - Primary School Category

Abstract: Tanglewood lives on an island far away, visited only by the wind. One day a bird shelters from the storm among its branches and a precious bond is formed. But Seagull belongs to the sky and, too soon, must leave. Will she ever return?

2013 - Winner - Preschool Category

Abstract: Everyone needs a home, but some Australian creatures are losing theirs. From sandstone ridges to tropical beaches, from coastal woodlands to alpine streams, habitats are shrinking and changing. The animals in this book need help, and we are the only ones who can give it.

2012 - Joint Winner

Abstract: Ever had an itch you couldn't scratch? Hairy-Nosed Wombat has one, and somebody has chopped down his favourite scratching tree!

2012 - Joint Winner

Abstract: Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch tell the story of the remote and precious World Heritage Site, Macquarie Island. Together they explore the island's unique geological beginnings, discovery and degradation at the hands of humans, and the battle to restore it today.

2011 - Winner

Abstract: A picture book about a young prince who is determined to rule over a country where the future is filled with environmental hope - and practical solutions, such as common usage of solar and wind power.

2010 - Joint Winner

Abstract: Mr Fowler, Robbie's teacher at school, explains how the water cycle works, and says there's a lot kids can do to help the planet. This book shows how small things can make a big difference.

2010 - Joint Winner

Abstract: With stunning, brilliantly coloured photographs, this book is a visual feast of the marine environment that is the Great Barrier Reef. Well laid out, facts are presented in a way that is both accessible and engaging with memorable headings, break-out boxes, sidebars and easy to understand text. This is a valuable resources that will stimulate students and leave a lasting impression about the beauty and fragility of this natural wonder.

2009 - Joint Winner

Abstract: True Green Kids is crammed full of 100 fun, easy and practical things you can do to become a green change agent at home, at school and in your community.

2009 - Joint Winner

Abstract: From the break of dawn to nightfall, the tuart is not as it appears. Leaves and bark, trunk and branches - all are places of pretence, traps and trickery. Find out what surprise a "moon crater" might hide and why a bullseye borer drills holes; how a crab spider goes shopping and a jewel beetle becomes a seedpod.

2009 - Winner

Abstract: Children discover the Wolli Creek Valley south west of Sydney, New South Wales.

2007 - Winner - Non-Fiction Category

Abstract: Leaves, twigs, branches and bark collect on the ground in forests all over the world. We call this leaf litter, but it isn't really rubbish at all. If you look closely you will discover a world of animals and plants living side by side, a busy secret world we hardly ever see.

2007 - Winner

Abstract: Uno builds a home and garden in the magnificent forest among the playful puddlebuts and feathered frinklepods, but as the place becomes more and more popular, it is overtaken by tourists and buildings until the forest and animals seem to disappear altogether.

2006 - Winner - Non-Fiction Category

Abstract: The story of four billion years of evolution is told in simple words and stunning images in this vivid volume.

2006 - Winner

Abstract: Every evening Possum waits with Olga in the calm water of Hope Bay for the dolphins to surge from the deep. They only ever come for the old woman and no one knows why, though Possum is sure it is magic. But there is more to Olga than just magic... there are secrets. Secrets that drove Olga far away from her homeland to the precious, pristine wilderness of Hope Bay. Secrets that she will never speak of, not even to Possum.

2005 - Winner - Non-Fiction Series Category

Greg Pyers won this award for a series of natural history books. Series includes: A Land of Diversity (Australia’s Rainforests and Australia’s Waterways); Life in a Gum Tree (also Desert Dune, Creek and Rockpool); the Habitat Explorer series (including Mountain, Forest, Desert, River, Ocean and Coral Reef) and the Life Cycles of Australian Animals series (Redback Spider, Red Kangaroo, Saltwater Crocodile and Spotted Grass Frog), all published by Heinemann Library. - See more at: https://www.wilderness.org.au/2005-environment-award-childrens-literature-winners#sthash.RcWcJ7X0.dpuf

2005 - Joint Winner - Picture Book Category

Abstract: An alienating city street gradually becomes a place to call home. Little by little, baby Tracy grows. She and her neighbours begin to rescue their street. Together, children and adults plant grass and trees and bushes in the empty spaces. They paint murals over old graffiti. They stop the cars. Everything begins to blossom. Belonging explores the re-greening of the city: the role of community, the empowerment of people and the significance of children, family and neighbourhood in changing their urban environment. The streets gradually become places for safe children's play, and community activity and places for nature and wonder.

2005 - Joint Winner - Picture Book Category

Abstract: Nine different habitats and forty-five fascinating creatures feature in this spectacular portrayal of the rare and fragile beauty of North Queensland. Search through the ecosystems, discover the unique creatures and find out how these environmental worlds interact.

2004 - Winner - Non-Fiction Category

Abstract: Antarctica is the highest, driest, windiest, coldest, cleanest, most isolated and most peaceful continent on Earth. It is a continent of wilderness, a place of enormous size and energy, of constant change and of great and rare beauty. To enter into Antarctica is to enter into a powerhouse, into the very heart of our Earth. Children can undertake their own journey to Antarctica with this comprehensive and highly illustrated guide. Learn about Antarctica's unique geography, its captivating animal and plant life, its history of human exploration and scientific research. Discover what it's like to live in an Antarctic station and how to survive on the ice. Read interviews with people who have worked in Antarctica as chefs, electricians, ice pilots, scientists and more.

2004 - Winner - Picture Book Series

Gary Crew and Mark Wilson won this award for their Extinct series, which includes the books I Did Nothing : The Extinction of the Gastric-Brooding Frog, I Said Nothing : The Extinction of the Paradise Parrot, and I Saw Nothing : The Extinction of the Thylacine.

2004 - Lifetime Achievement Award

2003 - Winner - Non-Fiction Series Category

David Kennett won this award for the Solo Wildlife series.

2003 - Winner - Picture Book Category

Abstract: Old Mrs. Abigail Chattery stood at her farm gate and stared at the new houses from the estate spilling over the hill. 'Blots on the landscape, all of you!' she shouted. 'BLOTS!' Other citizens of Blotsville are also becoming increasingly uneasy. What is their slipper Mayor, H.P. Burpwistle, up to in the name of 'progress'? An unlikely group forms. Mrs. Chattery and old Mr. Blunt, their two wily pet birds Galahad and Sulf, young Max and Pippi Bitzer and their parents (who own the pet shop), band together and mount an eccentric campaign to show that true progress is measured by people's happiness.

2002 - Winner - Picture Book Category

Abstract: The Yellow-eye fish were becoming scarce. Neither the Impatjara Aboriginal community nor the white community could find the answer. This is a story about communication; the ways different cultures approach problems and how how they view the world.

2001 - Winner - Non-Fiction Category

Abstract: This text distils what is known about global warming, pollution, population pressure, resource use, extinction and other environmental issues, with examples from all over the world. Having set out the problems, the author explains what is being done and suggests additional actions.

2001 - Winner - Senior Fiction Category

Abstract: Ned is a reptile freak and likes anything cool and wriggly - lizards, snakes, skinks. When he starts at a new school, he's the odd one out and his first friend is a computer. But he soon hooks up with Rocky and Kate and a chain of "Net nuts" around the world to outwit a ring of wildlife smugglers.

2001 - Joint Winner - Picture Book Category

Abstract: Looking for his lost fish trap, Ben thinks he sees something dark moving under the water. Is it a creature or only his imagination? Diving into the sea with his friend Sophie, he is amazed to discover a wonderful hidden world – and the rich variety of creatures that live there.

2001 - Joint Winner - Picture Book Category

Abstract: This picture book is a part fairy tale, part parable that tells of a man falling asleep in a park one day and finding himself the caretaker of a rare bird that has built a nest on his head.

2000 - Winner - Non-Fiction Category

Abstract: Australia has lost more species of mammal than any other continent in the world and many other Australian animals are endangered. This book highlights both the folly of European approach to the Australian environment and the work of volunteers, scientists, farmers and environment works toward saving threatened species. This book looks at over sixty species. It examines the reasons for their decline and what is being done to save them. It covers a broad range of interesting animals. It introduces a complex topic in a positive, realistic and simple way.

2000 - Winner - Fiction Category

Abstract: Tess used to believe her father would always be there. But that was before he got caught up with his rising political career. Tess is different now, too. Shuttling between two homes and two mothers, she's dropped out of championship swimming and almost out of school as well. The only thing that interests her is leading a group of young environmental activists, the 'Green Guerillas'. And even though Tess never goes near the water now, she still has nightmares about drowning ...

Australian edition of this work - Dreamcatcher - won the award (originally published in the US, 1998).

2000 - Joint Winner - Picture Book Category

Abstract: The Dead Heart is a desert wilderness in the centre of Australia. It is difficult to imagine anything can exist in such a harsh place. But the Dead Heart has a secret. It holds amazing stories of adaptation and survival. Follow in the footsteps of early explorers like Charles Sturt and learn what the indigenous people of this land first discovered: not all is quite as it seems.

2000 - Joint Winner - Picture Book Category

Abstract: The Mahogany Glider is a rare species of glider which was missing for 106 years before being rediscovered in a swamp in North Queensland.

1999 - Winner - Picture Book Category

Abstract: The back garden provides a home for dragonflies, worms, shield bugs, ladybirds, frogs, beetles, earwigs, butterflies, spiders, and many other mini-beasts.

1998 - Winner - Non-Fiction Category

Abstract: A book of poems about Australian mammals.

1998 - Winner - Senior Fiction Category

Abstract: Abel Jackson loves to dive. He's a natural in the water. He can't remember a time when he couldn't use a mask and snorkel to glide down into the clear deep. Life is tough out at Longboat Bay. Every day the boy helps his mother earn their living from the sea and the land. It's hard work but Abel has the bush and the sky and the bay to himself. Until the day he meets Blueback, the fish that changes his life. An ecological novel on a boy who protects a fish from property developers and rapacious fishermen. The boy befriends the fish, a blue grouper while diving for abalone, his family's trade. Blueback is about people learning from nature.

1998 - Winner - Picture Book Category

Abstract: One child is a picture book illustrated by the magical Steven Woolman. It is about kids, our planet and what one child can do. Global warming, habitat destruction, the accumulation of waste, pollution and many other environmental aspects are part of this title. [It is] a simple text with richly coloured illustrations drawing on the imagery of an old stained glass window that is gradually cleaned to reveal the beauty underlying the pollution. This is a hopeful book about the environment for young children. One child saw trees torn from the ground; saw oceans stained with waste, no longer blue and clean; saw skies choking, blocking the sun. What could just one child do about the devastation of our planet?

1997 - Joint Winner - Picture Book Category

Abstract: High Valley is a sleepy, remote town. The soil is rich, the rainfall heavy, the climate warm, the farms and gardens green, the people happy ... until the arrival of two strangers changes their lives forever ...

1997 - Joint Winner - Picture Book Category

Abstract: Rhyming text describes how, when, where, and why spiders spin webs, plus detailed illustrations and a spider identification guide.

1996 - Winner - Picture Book Category

Abstract: For thousands of years changes in the Australian desert landscape have been made by the wind and sometimes the rain, but when settlers from Europe arrive with seeds, the wilderness undergoes a different change.

1996 - Winner - Non-Fiction Category

Densey Clyne won this award for two books: Spotlight on Spiders, and It's a Frog's Life.

1995 - Winner - Picture Book Category

Abstract: An old fisherman hooks a species of fish he has never seen before and is torn between keeping it to show to his friends and seeing it free.

1994 - Winner - Non-Fiction

Abstract: Life cycles in nature are explained to children through the story of a fallen tree - the tree may die but it provides food and shelter to a wealth of animals and plants.

1994 - Winner - Adolescent Readers Category

Abstract: In the sequel to Lockie Leonard Human Torpedo, nothing's simple for Lockie Leonard. Dumped by his girlfriend, he's back to being the loneliest kid in town until he makes friends with the weirdest human being he's ever met. As if that isn't enough, Lockie decides to save save his town from industrial pollution. In the middle of all this the inevitable happens - yes, he falls in love: he drops like a ton of bricks for a girl who's not even out of primary school yet, and to make matters worse she surfs better than he ever will. Can a thirteen-year-old surf rat have a headbanger for a best friend, stay in love with an eleven-year-old grommet and still save the world?

1994 - Winner - Picture Book Category

Abstract: An alphabet book featuring illustrations of endangered and extinct animals from around the world.

Green Earth Award 

The Green Earth Award, established in 2005, is run by The Nature Generation. Their categories include Picture Books, Children's Fiction, Children's Nonfiction, Young Adult Fiction and Young Adult Nonfiction. No Australian titles have yet won this award, but Circle by Jeannie Baker was Longlisted for the 2017 awards.

Association for the Study of Literature and the Environment (ASLE)

ASLE Awards include a category for Environmental Creative Writing Book, some titles of which might be suitable for young adult readers. Their other categories include Graduate Student Paper and Ecocriticism Book.

Riverby Award 

- awarded by the John Burrows Association (United States)

The Riverby Award recognises the work of writers, artists, and publishers who produce outstanding nature books for children. The Award has been given annually since 1988 to a selection of exceptional natural history books for young readers that present perceptive and artistic accounts of direct experiences in the world of nature, demonstrating a respect for nature, accuracy of information, and quality of prose and illustrations. Each year these books are used by parents, teachers and librarians to guide reading choices.

--- Circle by Jeannie Baker won this award in 2017.