Each year Speech Pathology Australia conducts its Book of the Year Awards to recognise and celebrate Australia's best books for children's language and literacy development.

Here are the incredible titles shortlisted for the 2025 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards!

Congratulations to the talented authors, illustrators, and publishers behind these inspiring stories.

The Book of the Year Winners are announced in November.

Age Category: Birth to Three

Age Category: Three to Five

Age Category: Five to Eight

Age Category: Eight to Ten

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Book Award