Independent Booksellers Week book award children’s shortlist – in pictures

From naughty dogs and colourful socks in picture books to zombie apocalypse and dystopian thrillers, discover the IBW book award children's shortlist
  
  


Children's books: Wonder by RJ Palacio
Wonder by RJ Palacio: 'Although I found the ending a bit obvious, the rest of the story was full of twists and turns that made it one of my favourites, and something I will treasure in my heart forever," says Tjala Photograph: Corgi
Children's books: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney: 'This book will tickle your funny bone till you will not be able to keep a straight face for days on end," says Krazy Kesh Photograph: Puffin Books
Children's books: Gangsta Granny by David Walliams
Gangsta Granny by David Walliams: 'This book shows how a grandson and a granny who barely know each other bond through fun and adventure, and remind us not to find our grandparents boring and to try to visit them more often!' says Mars Bar27 Photograph: HarperCollins
Children's books: Maggot Moon by Sally Gardner
Maggot Moon by Sally Gardner: 'At first this seems like a simple dystopian novel, but on closer reading it is so much more. It is a story of friendship and extraordinary achievements; it's about loyalty in the face of danger and a desire to expose the truth,' says SophieScribe Photograph: Hot Key Books
Children's books: Dear Scarlett by Fleur Hitchcock
Dear Scarlett by Fleur Hitchcock: a debut novel about a young girl’s attempts to learn more about her dead father through the objects she finds in a cardboard box he’s left her. Nobody has reviewed this book yet - join the site and let us know if you'd like to! Photograph: Nosy Crow
Children's books: Matilda’s Cat by Emily Gravett
Matilda’s Cat by Emily Gravett: 'I do think the simplicity of the text and the complexity of emotions she draws is where it's just genius,' says Jennifer, Minnie and Bebe Photograph: Macmillan Children's Books
Children's books: Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton
Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton: 'Chris Haughton's striking illustrations with their bright, contrasting colours and bold shapes make this funny story a delight to read and share. The simple, inquisitive text and vivid colours make this a memorable book," says Reba and Amatullah Photograph: Walker Books
Children's books: The Sacrifice by Charlie Higson
The Sacrifice by Charlie Higson: The fourth in Higson's zombie apocalypse Enemy series. Nobody has reviewed this book yet - join the site and let us know if you'd like to! Photograph: Puffin Books
The Secret Hen House Theatre by Helen Peters
The Secret Hen House Theatre by Helen Peters: 'I loved this book so much that I read it in one weekend. There are clues that might lead to a sequel and I hope there is one. I'll be queuing up to buy it," says Lottie Longshanks Photograph: Nosy Crow
Children's books: WARP: The Reluctant Assassin by Eoin Colfer
WARP: The Reluctant Assassin by Eoin Colfer: The Artemis Fowl author's new series, featuring a Victorian boy on the run in 21st century London. Nobody has reviewed this book yet - join the site and let us know if you'd like to! Photograph: Puffin Books
Children's books: White Dolphin by Gill Lewis
White Dolphin by Gill Lewis: 'The characters were very deep and complex, interesting and lifelike, the story was sad, unpredictable and fantastic, and the message was clear and very true,' says Tjala Photograph: OUP
 

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