The best books for the youngest readers

Booktrust's Early Years awards celebrate the best picture books. This year there are awards in three categories: baby book; pre-school; and best emerging illustrator. Here's a glimpse of the books shortlisted for each.

Five Little Ducks

by Francesca Stich & Jemima Lumley,

illustrated by Jason Chapman

 

Baby Loves: Tiger

by Claire Dowe

The Big Night-Night Book

by Georgie Birkett

Chick by Ed Vere

(winner of the Baby Book Award)

 

That’s Not My Frog… by Fiona Watt, illustrated by Rachel Wells

 

Baby’s Very First Outdoors Book

by Stella Baggott

Peas! by Andy Cullen,
illustrated by Simon Rickerty 
(Best emerging illustrator award shortlist)




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