Over the years we have had many EK Books become part of Australian State and Territory Premier Reading Challenges. These are still going strong today, and below you will be able to find a categorised list of all our books in each state’s lists. These are ordered by year level according to the Premier Reading Challenges’ own Criteria.
New South Wales Premier's Reading Challenge
Arabella and the Magic Pencil
HB: 9781925820010
PB: 9781925820553
Stephanie Ward & Shaney Hyde
Themes: Creativity and Sibling Rivalry
Teachers Notes, Colouring Pages, Paperdoll Activity, Make Your Own Magic Pencil
The Art Garden
9781925335590
Penny Harrison & Penelope Pratley
Themes: Creativity, Self-Belief and Friendship
Teachers Notes, Trace & Draw Worksheets
The Box Cars
9781925335835
Robert Vescio & Cara King
Themes: Friendship, Creativity and Problem-solving
Teachers Notes
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The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses
HB: 9781925335996
PB: 9781925820560 (June 2020)
Susanne Gervay & Marjorie Crosby-Fairall
Themes: Self-Esteem and Dealing with Difference
Teachers Notes, Colouring Pages
The Chalk Rainbow
9781925335453
Deborah Kelly & Gwynneth Jones
Themes: Understanding Autism and Other Developmental Disorders
Teachers Notes
Dance with Me
9781925335231
Penny Harrison & Gwynneth Jones
Themes: Childhood Memories and Treasured Possessions
Teachers Notes
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Don’t Think About Purple Elephants
HB: 9781921966699
PB: 9781925335484
Susan Whelan & Gwynneth Jones
Shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award
Themes: Coping with Anxiety and Worry
Teachers Notes
Ella and Mrs Gooseberry
9781925335255
Vikki Conley & Penelope Pratley
Themes: Love and Kindness
Teachers Notes, Activity Pack
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Finding Granny
9781925335699
Kate Simpson & Gwynneth Jones
Speech Pathology Australia – Shortlisted Book of the Year 2019
Themes: Grandparents, Illness, Stroke Awareness and Art Therapy
Teachers Notes
The Fix-it Man
9781925335347
Dimity Powell & Nicky Johnston
Themes: Grief, Death, Hope and Healing from Loss
Teachers Notes
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Grace and Katie
9781925335545
Susanne Merritt & Liz Anelli
Themes:
Sibling Rivalry, Creativity and Individuality Between Twins
Teachers Notes
Grandma Forgets
HB: 9781925335477
PB: 9781925335811
Paul Russell & Nicky Johnston
A Children’s Book Council of Australia Noteable, and is recommended by the Australian Association of Family Therapy Award for Children’s Literature
Themes: Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Ageing and Family
Teachers Notes, Activity Sheets
Grandpa’s Noises
HB: 9781925335989
PB: 9781925820461
Gareth St John Thomas & Colin Rowe
Themes: Family and Humour
Teachers Notes
Grey-Glasses-itis
9781925335958
Lynn Jenkins & Kirrili Lonergan
Themes:
Moods, Feelings and Emotional Resilience
Teachers Notes
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The Incurable Imagination
9781925335972
Paul Russell And Aśka
Themes: Education and Imagination
Teachers Notes, Activity Sheets
The Leaky Story
9781925335392
Devon Sillett & Anil Tortop
Themes: Imagination, Family Bonding & The Joy of Reading
Teachers Notes
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Lessons of a LAC
9781925335828
Lynn Jenkins & Kirrili Lonergan
Themes:
Anxiety, Worry and Resilience
Teachers Notes
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My Storee
9781925335774
Paul Russell And Aśka
Themes: Dyslexia, Reluctant Writers, Creativity and Inspirational Teachers
Teachers Notes, Work Sheets, Illustrated Interview
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Ollie’s Treasure
HB: 9781925335422
PB: 9781925820263
Lynn Jenkins & Kirrili Lonergan
Shortlisted for Speech Pathology of Australia Awards 2018
Themes: Sibling Rivalry, Creativity and Individuality Between Twins
Teachers Notes
Paddy O’Melon
9781925335637
Julia Cooper & Daryl Dickson
Themes: Australian Native Wildlife, Conservation, Identity and Belonging
Teachers Notes
Patch and Ruby
9781925335224
Anouska Jones & Gwynneth Jones
Themes: Friendship and Belonging
Teachers Notes
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Peas in a Pod
HB: 9781925820010
PB: 9781925335286
Tania Mccartney & Tina Snerling
Themes: Developing An Individual Identity as a Multiple
Teachers Notes
Perfect Petunias
9781925335583
Lynn Jenkins & Kirrili Lonergan
Themes:
Perfectionism, Self-Acceptance and Resilience
Teachers Notes
Reena’s Rainbow
9781925335491
Dee White & Tracie Grimwood
Themes: Hearing Impairment, Diversity, Friendship and Acceptance
Teachers Notes
AUSLAN Teachers Notes
Saying Goodbye to Barkley
HB: 9781925335965
PB: 9781925820447
Devon Sillett & Nicky Johnston
Themes: Pets, Loss and Animal Welfare
Teachers Notes, Activity Sheets
Scaredy Book
HB: 9781925335682
PB: 9781925820683 (March 2021)
Devon Sillett & Cara King
Themes: Courage, Friendship, Books and Libraries
Teachers Notes
See Hear
9781925335675
Tania Mccartney & Jess Racklyeft
Themes:
Senses, Sensory Development, Sight and Hearing
Teachers Notes
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Smile Cry
HB: 9781921966989
PB: 9781925335378
Tania Mccartney & Jess Racklyeft
Themes:
Recognising and Accepting Different Emotions
Teachers Notes
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Through the Gate
HB: 9781925335415
PB: 9781925820096
Sally Fawcett
Shortlisted for the 2018 Speech Pathology Awards, and is recommended by the Australian Association of Family Therapy Award for Children’s Literature.
Themes: Moving House and Coping with Change
Teachers Notes
Tree
9781925820126
Lynn Jenkins & Kirrili Lonergan
Themes:
Moods, Feelings and Emotional Resilience
Teachers Notes
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Up to Something
9781925335705
Katrina Mckelvey & Kirrili Lonergan
Themes: Recycling, Imaginative Play and Father-Son Relationship
Teachers Notes
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Visiting You
9781925335668
Rebecka Sharpe Shelberg & Andrea Edmonds
Themes Community, Diversity, Tolerance and Love
Teachers Notes
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The Voyage
9781925820034
Robert Vescio & Andrea Edmonds
Selected for the 2020 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People. A cooperative project of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) & the Children’s Book Council
Themes: Empathy, Resilience and Refugees
Teachers Notes
What Could it Be?
9781925335026
Sally Fawcett
Themes: Geometry and Creativity
Teachers Notes
At the End of Holyrood Lane
HB: 9781925335767
PB: 9781925820454
Dimity Powell & Nicky Johnston
WINNER OF THE 2019 SCWBI Crystal Kite Award, Australia/New Zealand Division.
Themes: Domestic Violence, Abuse, Resilience, Trust and Hope
Teachers Notes
Australia Illustrated (2nd ed.)
9781925335880
Tania McCartney
Shortlisted for the ACT Writing and Publishing Awards 2017; Shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Awards Australia 2017
Themes: Australiana, Diversity and Multiculturalism
Teachers Notes
My Grandfather’s War
9781775592990
Glyn Harper & Jenny Cooper
Themes: Vietnam War, PTSD and Family Relationships
Teachers Notes
Oueensland Premier's Reading Challenge
Smile Cry
HB: 9781921966989
PB: 9781925335378
Tania Mccartney & Jess Racklyeft
Themes:
Recognising and Accepting Different Emotions
Teachers Notes
Grandma Forgets
HB: 9781925335477
PB: 9781925335811
Paul Russell & Nicky Johnston
A Children’s Book Council of Australia Noteable, and is recommended by the Australian Association of Family Therapy Award for Children’s Literature
Themes: Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Ageing and Family
Teachers Notes, Activity Sheets
Victoria Premier's Reading Challenge
Don’t Think About Purple Elephants
HB: 9781921966699
PB: 9781925335484
Susan Whelan & Gwynneth Jones
Shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award
Themes: Coping with Anxiety and Worry
Teachers Notes
Finding Granny
9781925335699
Kate Simpson & Gwynneth Jones
Speech Pathology Australia – Shortlisted Book of the Year 2019
Themes: Grandparents, Illness, Stroke Awareness and Art Therapy
Teachers Notes
Finding Granny
9781925335699
Kate Simpson & Gwynneth Jones
Speech Pathology Australia – Shortlisted Book of the Year 2019
Themes: Grandparents, Illness, Stroke Awareness and Art Therapy
Teachers Notes
A Kids Year Series
Tania McCartney & Tina Snerling
Themes:
Multiculturalism, Customs and Traditions
Invisible Jerry
9781925335781
Adam Wallace & Giuseppe Poli
Themes:
Friendship, Loneliness, Belonging & Self-confidence
Teachers Notes
South Australia Premier's Reading Challenge
An Aussie Year
9781925820270
Tania McCartney & Tina Snerling
Winner of the ACT Writing and Publishing Award for Best Children’s Book; shortlisted for West Australian Young Readers’ Book Award!
Themes: Multiculturalism, Customs and Traditions
Teachers Notes
The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses
HB: 9781925335996
PB: 9781925820560 (June 2020)
Susanne Gervay & Marjorie Crosby-Fairall
Themes: Self-Esteem and Dealing with Difference
Teachers Notes, Colouring Pages
Dandelions
9781925335569
Katrina Mckelvey & Kirrili Lonergan
Themes: Hope, Resilience, Nature and The Father-Daughter Bond
Teachers Notes
My Grandfather’s War
9781775592990
Glyn Harper & Jenny Cooper
Themes: Vietnam War, PTSD and Family Relationships