Nursery World - Storybooks for under-fives shortlisted for award

Stories of pet dragons, hungry beasts, a bunny magician, and a slice of cake have made the shortlist for the Booktrust’s first ever Storytime Book Prize.

The award, in its first year, celebrates the best books for sharing with babies and children from birth to five.

The seven books on the shortlist were chosen by a panel of judges including Baroness Floella Benjamin and illustrator James Mayhew.

The shortlisted books are:

The Storytime Book Prize is run in partnership with the Youth Libraries Group. Over the summer holidays, the seven shortlisted books with be shared with children, carers and families by librarians in each of the nine English regions, along with Wales and Northern Ireland, to find the best book for sharing.

The winning book will be chosen by public vote and announced a ceremony in London in November.

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