What's the story?

Book awards 2023

This award is for the best picture book for children aged 4-7. There are 8 shortlisted books carefully selected by a panel of teachers and librarians. The books reflect a diverse range of genres, artistic styles and characters chosen to help children find out what sort of stories they like and maybe find their own story. Please read, share and comment on the books and don’t forget to vote for your favourite!

Bad apple

Bad apple

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  This book was the category winner.
Constance in peril

Constance in peril

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  This book was evicted in Round 2.
The river

The River

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  This book was evicted in Round 1.
Story soup

Story soup

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  This book was a runner-up.
Books make good pets

Books make good pets

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  This book was evicted in Round 5.
Frank and Bert

Frank and Bert

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  This book was evicted in Round 3.
The who s whonicorn of unicorns

The who's whonicorn of unicorns

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  This book was a runner-up.
Inspector penguin investigates

Inspector Penguin investigates

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  This book was evicted in Round 4.