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Children's Picture Book (4-7 Years)
2024 FINALISTS - CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK (4-7 YEARS)
See below for the list of 2024 finalists in the CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK (4-7 YEARS) category, for books with a copyright date of 2023.
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea - Special Edition
2024 Finalist
Author/Illustrator: by Miki Taylor, illustrated by Eunhye Shin
Publisher: Taylor & Co. Publishing
ISBN: 9798989062812
Embark on a mesmerizing journey that blends whimsy, wisdom, and wonder! This enchanting book is an experience. Your child will be transported into a kaleidoscopic world filled with awe-inspiring adventures including interactive segments, ingeniously woven into the narrative. Let Bentley's Fantabulous Idea be the passport to your child's limitless imagination.
Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep!
2024 Finalist
Authors/Illustrator: by Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson, illustrated by Nathalie Beauvois
Publisher: Brown Books Kids
ISBN: 9781612545998
Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep! is a tale best read along to the tune of “This Old Man.” This old car has been everywhere from the backyard to the sky, from the hills to the water. Bouncing between the mud and the clouds, readers will love this singsong story.
While Everyone Is Sleeping
2024 Finalist
Author/Illustrator: written by Sarah Mackenzie, illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard
Publisher: Waxwing Books
ISBN: 9781956393026
A beautiful, enchanting story sure to inspire readers with curiosity, a love of nature, and a sense of joy. I tiptoe through the garden gate . . . Is everyone still sleeping? Just before first morning light, Little Shrew is awakened by the moon. Join Little Shrew’s merry romp in the moonlit garden in this bedtime story for adventurous souls.
2023 WINNERS - CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK (4-7 YEARS)
See below for the list of 2023 winners in the CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK (4-7 YEARS) category, for books with a copyright date of 2022.
I Love Strawberries
2023 Gold Winner
Author/Illustrator: by Shannon Anderson, pictures by Jaclyn Sinquett
Publisher: Feeding Minds Press
ISBN: 9781948898065
Jolie LOVES strawberries - and she’s on an unstoppable (and hilarious) mission with her rabbit Munchy to grow her own food from seedling to table. Together they find out how delicious, rewarding, and complicated it can be to grow your own food.
Armadillo Antics
2023 Silver Winner
Authors/Illustrator: by Bill Martin, Jr and Michael Sampson, illustrated by Nathalie Beauvois
Publisher: Brown Books Kids
ISBN: 9781612545479
Join the Armadillo on His Nightly Romp! Children will love the rhythm and rhyme that are hallmarks of the beloved author duo of Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 as they follow the adventurous armadillo through nighttime fun as dawn approaches.
Wolves Aren't Welcome
2023 Silver Winner
Author/Illustrator: by Cheryl Benner, illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler
Publisher: Wild Iris Publishing
ISBN: 9781936607907
When Gabbaluchie the Wolf sets off to find a new home, his nonna sends him away with an important message: Kindness Grows Friendships. Happy and excited to make new friends, Gabbaluchie is surprised by how unwelcoming other animals are to him. Will he remember his nonna's advice when he encounters a snake?
2022 WINNERS - CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK (4-7 YEARS)
See below for the list of 2022 winners in the CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK (4-7 YEARS) category, for books with a copyright date of 2021.
The Nodders: What! You Don't Want to Nap?
2022 Gold Winner
Author/Illustrator: by Tina Huggins, illustrated by Brian Schmidt
Publisher: Beaver's Pond Press
ISBN: 978164348320
A picture book alive with whimsy and enchantment, The Nodders is crafted to charm little ones into napping -Booklife Reviews. Magic shoes whirring and backpack wings flapping, the Nodders peek in to see if one's napping. A treat will be found in the NapPouch made from the book dust jacket.
The Legend of Jet the Gerbil: Could be the Greatest Gerbil Story Ever Told
2022 Silver Winner
Author/Illustrator: by Michael Keller, illustrated by Patrizia Donaera
Publisher: Wise Ink Creative Publishing
ISBN: 9781634894180
The true story of an amazing pet gerbil and his human, Michael. One day, while cleaning Jet’s tank, something goes terribly wrong, setting Michael and his dad on a fast-paced adventure to find and rescue Jet. The Legend of Jet the Gerbil could be the greatest gerbil story ever told!
Now What?
2022 Silver Winner
Author/Illustrator: by Brenda Faatz, pictures by Peter Trimarco
Publisher: Notable Kids Publishing
ISBN: 9781733354820
“A lively, innovative story of friendship that encourages readers to think creatively. Using rhythmic language, Faatz adds an artistic spin to a cheerful friendship tale.”– Kirkus . “A charming picture book whose creative, quirky heroines make the best of a dreary day.” – Foreword Clarion Reviews
2021 WINNERS - CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK (4-7 YEARS)
See below for the list of 2021 winners in the CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK (4-7 YEARS) category, for books with a copyright date of 2020. Click here to watch the Gold and Silver winner speeches.
A Letter from Tashi: A Snow Leopard Tale
2021 Gold Winner
Author: Carrie Hasler, illustrated by Jan Smith
Publisher: San Diego Zoo Global Press
ISBN: 9781943198108
High in the Himalayas, Tashi the snow leopard delivers the mail. When she finds a stranger’s mailbox that never gets any mail, she writes a kind letter to its owner. Tashi discovers that her kindness comes back to her in an unexpected way, just when she needs it the most.
Jazz Fly 3: The Caribbean Sea
2021 Silver Winner
Author: Matthew Gollub, illustrated by Karen Hanke
Publisher: Tortuga Press
ISBN: 9781889910543
Share the Jazz Fly’s magnifique ocean adventure, brimming with jazz music and fun words in Spanish and French! Kindness and creativity, too. According to Story Monsters Ink, this beautifully illustrated, multi-media showcase is “a picture book that really has it all: motion, color, rhythm, education, imagination, and boundless energy.”
The Tiny Giant
2021 Silver Winner
Author: Barbara Ciletti, illustrated by Cathy Morrison
Publisher: Schiffer Kids
ISBN: 9780764360299
How do forests grow? Follow the journey of one tiny acorn from seed to tree and celebrate how the power of one can touch so many. As the seasons pass and the weather changes, the tiny acorn steadily supports a thriving ecosystem and eventually grows into a giant oak tree—one day destined to become a magnificent forest.
2020 WINNERS - CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK (4-7 YEARS)
See below for the list of 2020 winners in the CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK (4-7 YEARS) category, for books with a copyright date of 2019.
Jack & Agyu
2020 Gold Winner
Author: Justine Villanueva, illustrated by Lynnor Bontigao
Publisher: Sawaga River Press
ISBN: 9780996829717
Jack struggles to see himself represented in the books he loves to read until his mother shares the tales of Agyu, a Filipino-Bukidnon epic hero.
The Artist Who Loved Cats: The Inspiring Tale of Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen
2020 Silver Winner
Author: Susan S. Bernardo, illustrated by Courtenay Fletcher
Publisher: Inner Flower Child Books
ISBN: 9780971122888
This rhyming picture book biography of Théophile Steinlen is a celebration of art, inspiration, and following your heart to create a life that you love.
What Does It Mean To Be American?
2020 Silver Winner
Authors: Rana Diorio and Elad Yoran, illustrated by Nina Mata
Publisher: Sourcebooks
ISBN: 9781492683803
An engaging picture book for children that celebrates what it means to be American—regardless of politics!
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