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Children's Picture Book (4-7 Years)
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2024 WINNERS - CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK (4-7 YEARS)

See below for the list of 2024 winners in the CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK (4-7 YEARS) category, for books with a copyright date of 2023.

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While Everyone Is Sleeping
2024 Gold Winner

Author/Illustrator: written by Sarah Mackenzie, illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard

Publisher: Waxwing Books

ISBN: 9781956393026

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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.

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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea - Special Edition
2024 Silver Winner

Author/Illustrator: by Miki Taylor, illustrated by Eunhye Shin

Publisher: Taylor & Co. Publishing

ISBN: 9798989062812

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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.

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Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep!
2024 Silver Winner

Authors/Illustrator: by Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson, illustrated by Nathalie Beauvois

Publisher: Brown Books Kids

ISBN: 9781612545998

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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.

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.

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I Love Strawberries
2023 Gold Winner

Author/Illustrator: by Shannon Anderson, pictures by Jaclyn Sinquett

Publisher: Feeding Minds Press

ISBN: 9781948898065

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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.

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Armadillo Antics
2023 Silver Winner

Authors/Illustrator: by Bill Martin, Jr and Michael Sampson, illustrated by Nathalie Beauvois

Publisher: Brown Books Kids

ISBN: 9781612545479

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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.

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Wolves Aren't Welcome
2023 Silver Winner

Author/Illustrator: by Cheryl Benner, illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler

Publisher: Wild Iris Publishing

ISBN: 9781936607907

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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!

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Now What?
2022 Silver Winner

Author/Illustrator: by Brenda Faatz, pictures by Peter Trimarco

Publisher: Notable Kids Publishing

ISBN: 9781733354820

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“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.

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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

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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.

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Jazz Fly 3: The Caribbean Sea
2021 Silver Winner

Author: Matthew Gollub, illustrated by Karen Hanke

Publisher: Tortuga Press

ISBN: 9781889910543

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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.”

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The Tiny Giant
2021 Silver Winner

Author: Barbara Ciletti, illustrated by Cathy Morrison

Publisher: Schiffer Kids

ISBN: 9780764360299

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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.

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Jack & Agyu
2020 Gold Winner

Author: Justine Villanueva, illustrated by Lynnor Bontigao

Publisher: Sawaga River Press

ISBN: 9780996829717

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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.

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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

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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.

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What Does It Mean To Be American?
2020 Silver Winner

Authors: Rana Diorio and Elad Yoran, illustrated by Nina Mata

Publisher: Sourcebooks

ISBN: 9781492683803

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An engaging picture book for children that celebrates what it means to be American—regardless of politics!

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