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Get Ready for Children's Book Week 2026!

Children's Book Week is one of Australia's most beloved celebrations of reading, and in 2026 the Children's Book Council of Australia invites us all into a Symphony of Stories. Running 22nd to 28th August, it's a theme that reminds us how books blend words, images and emotions into something truly powerful.

Bring stories to life with our ready-to-use resources for Children's Book Week:

Resource Collection

To kick off our celebrations, author, illustrator and composer Matt Ottley shares what Symphony of Stories means to him and how his series, The Sound of Picture Books, brings that idea to life in a truly immersive way. StoryBox will be releasing new shortlisted stories regularly between now and August. Scroll down to explore our stories and find everything you need to make Children’s Book Week 2026 sing.



StoryBox Hub will have ALL the brilliant stories from the Early Childhood and Picture Book of the Year shortlist, and a stunning New Illustrator title.
Visit our blog post for schedule of Children's Book Week shortlisted releases:

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Teasers and Stories Currently Available

The Frog's First Song
Bob and Dob
Dear Broccoli
Once I was a Giant
Derek

StoryBox Library

StoryBox Library features a growing digital library of stories read aloud by diverse storytellers. Choose a subscription that's right for you and discover a whole symphony of stories waiting to be heard.

Children's Book Week Resources

Dive into Children's Book Week 2026. Explore your dedicated resources page for a symphony of activities to bring this year's theme to life.

Visit CBCA

Visit the Children's Book Week Council website to explore the Children's Book Week 2026 theme.