2026 Contenders - Check Them Out! Which Book Will Win?
2025 Winners:
A hilarious alien invasion story with a feel-good message about what it means to be human. Perfect for earthlings of all ages.
A picture book about what we throw away, and why it might be worth keeping!
Hop on a tow-truck ride with Toad as he learns that everyone needs help sometimes, even the helpers!
2024 Winners:
Praised for acting like a big girl when she is small, as a young girl grows, 'big' becomes a word of criticism, until the girl realizes that she is fine just the way she is.
When a kindergarten class arrives for the first day at school, they are greeted only by the words 'Mr. S' on the chalkboard and a delicious-looking sandwich, resulting in merry mayhem as the kids wonder if the sandwich is their teacher.
2023 Winners:
After achieving his dream of becoming a knight, a small owl protects the castle from a hungry dragon.
When someone leaves a rather large--and fragrant--pile of poo in front of her house, Mouse sets out to find the culprit, in this laugh-out-loud mystery that reveals surprising facts about scat and how it helps the environment.
2022 Winners:
A lazy alligator comes up with a plan to lure his prey by opening up a restaurant for birds--until he realizes that birds are even better as friends.
A tongue-in-cheek take on the challenges and pleasures of reading a book.