Kindergarten Award Books

Missouri Building Block Picture Book Awards 2026 - 2027

Students have the opportunity to vote on their favorite to help select this year's winner. The Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award, sponsored and selected by the Youth Services Community of Interest (YSCI), is presented annually to the author and illustrator of the picture book voted most popular by children.

2025 WINNER

Mr. Fox's Game of "No!"

By David LaRochelle

Can you beat Mr. Fox at his Game of No? The rules are simple: every time he asks a question, you must respond with “NO.” If you accidentally say “YES,” then it’s back to the beginning of the book for you, where you must start all over again.