This year is the 30th Anniversary of the awards!! (I know, we look far too young for it don't we?), so we are going to be celebrating in style!
For the next few weeks we are zooming in on the shortlisted titles in each category, and our first stop is with the ever popular picture books! We hope you love these as much as we do.
Perfectly Norman
Written and illustrated by Tom Percival
Published by Bloomsbury
- https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk
- https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk
When Norman grows the most marvellous wings, he realises
he’s now different from everyone else. Not wanting to stand out from the crowd,
Norman hides his wings uncomfortably under his anorak. But soon Norman learns
to embrace his differences. This is an adorable and important story about
standing out and daring to be different. With gorgeous illustrations which play
around with colour, this is an ideal story time read with a valuable message.
“It occurred to Norman that it was the coat that was making him miserable, not the wings.”
Daisy Doodles
Written by Michelle Robinson
- http://michellerobinson.co.uk
- http://michellerobinson.co.uk
Illustrated by Irene Dickson
- http://www.irenedicksonillustration.com
- http://www.irenedicksonillustration.com
Published by Oxford University Press
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It’s a rainy day so Daisy decides to doodle, but this is
no ordinary drawing, this drawing comes to life and soon Daisy is sucked into her own
pictures! A fantastic merge of illustration and photography makes this a clever
and entirely unique picture book which is sure to delight young readers. We loved how this one stood out from the crowd, and would make a lovely introduction to photography and drawing, but also just a great adventurous and funny read.
“There were PAWS and CLAWS … and JAWS … and ROARS …”
Game of Stones
The Stone Age is a little bit boring, so brothers Pod and
Hinge decide to shake things up a bit and make the best game ever!! It doesn’t
go quite to plan of course, and they end up making quite a mess. This hilarious
book is packed full of word play making it silly, entertaining and educational
all at once! With brilliantly vivid and funny illustrations children are sure
to love this quirky read.
"I'm so bored", said Pod's little brother, Hinge. "What can we do?""I'll invent a new game," Pod said. "Just for you!"
All of the above books are available to borrow from Sheffield Libraries, so why not read them all with your children and then vote for your favourite! Pick up the voting form from your local library.