Award winners

Shortlisted - Loved by Parents Best Baby Book 2013

The Lovedbyparents logos represent products, brands and businesses that parents truly love. Parent testers and their little ones are tasked with testing hundreds of entries from all over the world, and winning entries are decided by the public.

Illustrated nursery rhymes
A beautiful gift edition of over 100 traditional nursery rhymes, stylishly presented with a padded cover.

Shortlisted - Loved by Parents Best Baby Book 2013

The Lovedbyparents logos represent products, brands and businesses that parents truly love. Parent testers and their little ones are tasked with testing hundreds of entries from all over the world, and winning entries are decided by the public.

Illustrated nursery rhymes (giftbook with slipcase)
A beautiful gift edition of over 100 nursery rhymes, lavishly presented with a clothbound cover in an attractive presentation slipcase.

Shortlisted - Loved by Parents Best Baby Book 2013

The Lovedbyparents logos represent products, brands and businesses that parents truly love. Parent testers and their little ones are tasked with testing hundreds of entries from all over the world, and winning entries are decided by the public.

That's not my lamb...
A sweet touchy-feely board book with five adorable little lambs for young children to meet.

Shortlisted - The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2013

The Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize celebrates the best science books designed for young readers. Announcing the shortlist, the judges said Look Inside Space was: “A fantastically interactive book for younger children. Full of flaps to lift (and flaps under flaps) that reveal amazing facts about space!”. The six titles on the shortlist are now being judged by panels of young people across the UK.

Look inside space
Why do stars shine? And how was the moon made? Children can blast off into space with this fantastic interactive flap book revealing the secrets of the Universe.

Shortlisted, School Library Association Information Book Award 2013

The School Library Association Information Book Award is designed to support school libraries and to reinforce the importance of non-fiction whilst highlighting the high standard of resources available.

The Second World War
A fascinating account of the most destructive conflict the world has ever known, published in association with the Imperial War Museums.

Winner, Secondary School Category, The Oxfordshire Book Award

The Oxfordshire Book Award is special because it is an award voted for entirely by children and young adults, who read and nominate their favourite books. They can take part either at participating primary and secondary schools, or through any public library.

Butterfly Summer
In her summer of secrets, all Becky knows is that everything can change in the beat of a butterfly’s wing…

Winner Brilliant Book Award

An annual award voted for by students at Key Stage 3 in schools across Nottinghamshire, Nottingham City and Derbyshire. The award promotes reading for pleasure and raises awareness of children’s literature, promoting excellence as well as popularity.

The Truth About Celia Frost
Celia Frost is a freak. At least that’s what everyone thinks. Her life is ruled by a rare disorder that means she could bleed to death from the slightest cut, confining her to a gloomy bubble of “safety”. No friends. No fun. No life.

But when a knife attack on Celia has unexpected consequences, her mum reacts strangely. Suddenly they’re on the run. Why is her mum so scared? Someone out there knows – and when they find Celia, she’s going to wish the truth was a lie…

A buried secret; a gripping manhunt; a dangerous deceit: what is the truth about Celia Frost?
A page-turning thriller that’s impossible to put down.

Second place Brilliant Book Award

An annual award voted for by students at Key Stage 3 in schools across Nottinghamshire, Nottingham City and Derbyshire. The award promotes reading for pleasure and raises awareness of children’s literature, promoting excellence as well as popularity.

Money Run
What would you do for $200 million?
Would you break into a billionaire businessman's top-security skyscraper? Would you drive a priceless sports car off the roof? Would you fly a helicopter with only a handbook to guide you? And would you take on an unstoppable hitman intent on your destruction? For teen thieves Ash and Benjamin, it's a no-brainer...
Money Run is a high-octane thriller, starring two unlikely heroes with a dangerous appetite for adventure... and big stacks of cash.

Bronze Bizziebaby award

Decided entirely by parent reviewers, the Bizziebaby Awards recognise the very best in children's products across a whole range of industries.

Baby animal stories
A cosy collection of six baby animal stories for little children, just the right length for sharing at bedtime.

Bronze Bizziebaby award

Decided entirely by parent reviewers, the Bizziebaby Awards recognise the very best in children's products across a whole range of industries.

My body
This delightful book provides lots for little children to look at and talk about as they find out about the human body.

Shortlisted for the Redbridge Children's Book Award 2013

The Redbridge Children's Book Award highlights the best new reading for children and teenagers and aims to encourage children to read, review, and debate and thus appreciate good quality literature. School librarians, library staff and children select titles from their favourite new reads. The winner is selected through a final vote.

Mockingbird
A heart-warming story of loss and recovery that won the American National Book Award 2010 – one of the most moving books you’ll ever read.

Shortlisted for UKLA Book Awards 2013

The UKLA (UK Literacy Association) Book Award is a national award conferred by education professionals and is held in high esteem by teachers across the UK, who regard the shortlist as a reliable indicator of the best books of the year for inclusion in class and school collections.

Call Me Drog
Bold, crazy and a little bit creepy, Call Me Drog is an unforgettable coming of age story.

Learning Magazine 2013 Teachers’ Choice Award

The US Teachers' Choice Awards honour products of exceptional quality and outstanding performance. The panel of teacher evaluators use each product in their classrooms and homes to find the best products for teachers and parents.

First atlas
An essential introduction to the basics of our world, including continents and countries, their peoples and physical geography.

Winner - Creative Play Awards 2012

Pull-back Busy Helicopter Book has won the 'Books and Teaching Resources' category in the Creative Play Awards 2012. The awards aim to seek out the best in creative play, and are sponsored and organised by Creative Steps Magazine.

Pull-back busy helicopter book
Little children will love to pull back the yellow helicopter and watch it fly around the four different tracks.

Bronze - Right Start Best Toy Awards

Winners of the Right Start Best Toy Awards 2012 feature in the Right Start Magazine's Best Toy Guide, packed full of top play-and-learn products, every one tried-and-tested in a home setting. Winning products combine the all-important play value with safety, durability and value for money so you can buy with confidence.

Baby's very first touchy-feely playbook
A delightful board book with vibrant illustrations and touchy-feely patches perfect for sharing with the very young.

Winner - Sefton Super Reads Award 2012

Organised by school librarians and Sefton Council's library service, the award highlights recently published fiction aimed at secondary school pupils. High school students across the Sefton borough read and reviewed the six titles on the shortlist, and then voted for their favourite.

The Truth About Celia Frost
Celia Frost is a freak. At least that’s what everyone thinks. Her life is ruled by a rare disorder that means she could bleed to death from the slightest cut, confining her to a gloomy bubble of “safety”. No friends. No fun. No life.

But when a knife attack on Celia has unexpected consequences, her mum reacts strangely. Suddenly they’re on the run. Why is her mum so scared? Someone out there knows – and when they find Celia, she’s going to wish the truth was a lie…

A buried secret; a gripping manhunt; a dangerous deceit: what is the truth about Celia Frost?
A page-turning thriller that’s impossible to put down.

Gold- 2012 Bizziebaby Awards

Decided entirely by parent reviewers, the Bizziebaby Awards recognise the very best in children's products across a whole range of industries.

That's not my elephant...
A delightful touchy-feely book with simple, repetitive text.

Bronze- 2012 Bizziebaby Awards

Decided entirely by parent reviewers, the Bizziebaby Awards recognise the very best in children's products from across a whole range of industries.

Eat up, Max and Millie
‘Yuck!’ is Max’s reaction to the food at lunchtime. Will things be any better when Millie comes over for a meal?

Shortlisted - The Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2012

The Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize celebrates the best science books designed for young readers. Announcing the shortlist, the judges said about See Inside Inventions: “It’s wonderful to see a whole book devoted to the stories behind the world’s most important inventions and we hope that this one might inspire the next generation of young entrepreneurs.” The six titles on the shortlist are now being judged by panels of young people across the UK, before the winner is announced at the award ceremony on 15 November 2012.

See inside inventions
Over 60 flaps to lift to discover the wonderful, mysterious and often funny stories behind some of the world’s most ground-breaking inventions.

Winner - Leeds Book Award 2012

Entirely decided by readers, the Leeds Book Award is judged by pupils across Leeds who vote for their favourite books in three age categories. The Truth About Celia Frost was awarded the prize for the 11-14 year old category at a ceremony attended by over 250 young readers.

The Truth About Celia Frost
Celia Frost is a freak. At least that’s what everyone thinks. Her life is ruled by a rare disorder that means she could bleed to death from the slightest cut, confining her to a gloomy bubble of “safety”. No friends. No fun. No life.

But when a knife attack on Celia has unexpected consequences, her mum reacts strangely. Suddenly they’re on the run. Why is her mum so scared? Someone out there knows – and when they find Celia, she’s going to wish the truth was a lie…

A buried secret; a gripping manhunt; a dangerous deceit: what is the truth about Celia Frost?
A page-turning thriller that’s impossible to put down.

Shortlisted - East Midlands Book Award

The East Midlands Book Award is an independent, annual award with the aim of promoting writers who live in the East Midlands, to raise the profile of the thriving literary scene in the region, and to reward exceptional work.

The Truth About Celia Frost
Celia Frost is a freak. At least that’s what everyone thinks. Her life is ruled by a rare disorder that means she could bleed to death from the slightest cut, confining her to a gloomy bubble of “safety”. No friends. No fun. No life.

But when a knife attack on Celia has unexpected consequences, her mum reacts strangely. Suddenly they’re on the run. Why is her mum so scared? Someone out there knows – and when they find Celia, she’s going to wish the truth was a lie…

A buried secret; a gripping manhunt; a dangerous deceit: what is the truth about Celia Frost?
A page-turning thriller that’s impossible to put down.

Shortlisted - The Romantic Novelists’ Association Awards (Young Adult Romantic Novel category)

Romantic fiction is big news. Not only is it the most widely read genre but it provides more pleasure and escapism than any other. The Romantic Novelists’ Association Awards set the benchmark in romantic fiction and so it is great news that Angel Fire has been shortlisted in the Young Adult Romantic Novel category.

Angel Fire
The thrilling second chapter in the electrifying Angel Trilogy. Angels will never be seen in the same way again.

Longlisted - Southern Schools Book Award

Selected by librarians, teachers and pupils all the books on the longlist for the Southern Schools Books Award will be read and reviewed by pupils across the southern counties. Designed to promote lively book dicussions amongst young people, the award links pupils across the region through the judging process.

The Truth About Celia Frost
Celia Frost is a freak. At least that’s what everyone thinks. Her life is ruled by a rare disorder that means she could bleed to death from the slightest cut, confining her to a gloomy bubble of “safety”. No friends. No fun. No life.

But when a knife attack on Celia has unexpected consequences, her mum reacts strangely. Suddenly they’re on the run. Why is her mum so scared? Someone out there knows – and when they find Celia, she’s going to wish the truth was a lie…

A buried secret; a gripping manhunt; a dangerous deceit: what is the truth about Celia Frost?
A page-turning thriller that’s impossible to put down.

Longlisted - The Branford Boase Award 2012

Set up to reward the most promising new writers and their editors, as well as to reward excellence in writing and in publishing, the Branford Boase award is made annually to the most promising book for seven year-olds and upwards by a first time novelist.

The Truth About Celia Frost
Celia Frost is a freak. At least that’s what everyone thinks. Her life is ruled by a rare disorder that means she could bleed to death from the slightest cut, confining her to a gloomy bubble of “safety”. No friends. No fun. No life.

But when a knife attack on Celia has unexpected consequences, her mum reacts strangely. Suddenly they’re on the run. Why is her mum so scared? Someone out there knows – and when they find Celia, she’s going to wish the truth was a lie…

A buried secret; a gripping manhunt; a dangerous deceit: what is the truth about Celia Frost?
A page-turning thriller that’s impossible to put down.

Shortlisted - St. Helen's Book Awards

The Truth About Celia Frost
Celia Frost is a freak. At least that’s what everyone thinks. Her life is ruled by a rare disorder that means she could bleed to death from the slightest cut, confining her to a gloomy bubble of “safety”. No friends. No fun. No life.

But when a knife attack on Celia has unexpected consequences, her mum reacts strangely. Suddenly they’re on the run. Why is her mum so scared? Someone out there knows – and when they find Celia, she’s going to wish the truth was a lie…

A buried secret; a gripping manhunt; a dangerous deceit: what is the truth about Celia Frost?
A page-turning thriller that’s impossible to put down.

Parents' Choice 2011 Recommended Award Winner

Drawing, doodling and colouring
A hugely creative book with fabulous scenes to customise and colour, and doodles that can grow and grow and grow!

Highly Commended - Creative Play Awards

The Creative Play Awards are the only awards designed specifically to recognise excellence in creative play products and resources. Each product is tested by independent childcare professionals. The results highlight the best products available to enhance creative development in young children.

Baby's very first touchy-feely playbook
A delightful board book with vibrant illustrations and touchy-feely patches perfect for sharing with the very young.

Shortlisted - Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2011

The Roald Dahl Funny Prize aims to:

> Promote laughter and humour as a feel-good factor when reading, by encouraging families to read together and discover the pleasure of funny books.

> Draw attention to funny books as readable and enjoyable books.

> Reward and encourage authors (and illustrators) who write and illustrate books using humour in their stories, poetry and fiction.

This year, for the first time, the Prize will see schools involved in the judging process. Over 400 pupils from England have been selected to read the shortlisted titles, discuss with their classmates, and pick their favourite funny book in the relevant category for their age. Their votes will then be combined with the votes of the adult judging panel to find the two winners for 2011. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on the 8th November 2011.

Penny Dreadful is a Magnet for Disaster
Three fantastically funny Penny Dreadful adventures in one fab book!

Shortlisted - Right Start Best Toy Awards 2011

Children and parents road tested hundreds of books in their own homes, carefully assessing them for play value, child appeal, safety, durability and value for money. Pull-back Busy Car was awarded a Bronze Award.

Pull-back busy car book
Little children will love to pull back the little red car and watch it whiz around the four different tracks.

Longlisted - Lancashire’s Fantastic Book Awards

The Lancashire Fantastic Book Awards aims to support reading for pleasure and enjoyment by introducing newly published fiction titles to upper KS2 pupils. Over 85 primary schools and over 2000 pupils usually take part.

Time Train to The Blitz
Travelling back to danger...May 1941, London, The Blitz.

Shortlisted - Coventry Inspiration Book Awards 2012

Shortlisted in the 'Simply the book' category. This award is for the best book for young people over the age of 14. Anybody, wherever they live and whatever their age, can vote and give their opinions on the short-listed books.

Angel
Utterly intoxicating and deeply compelling, Angel is an epic tale of love, destiny and sacrifice.

Shortlisted - Coventry Inspiration Book Awards 2012

Shortlisted in the 'Never too young' category. This award is for the best book for babies and young children from birth to four. Even the tiniest baby is not too young to enjoy books like these! Anybody, wherever they live and whatever their age, can vote and give their opinions on the short-listed books.

Baby's very first touchy-feely getting dressed book
A delightful board book with high contrast illustrations and touchy-feely patches perfect for sharing with the very young.

Shortlisted - Rotherham Children's Book Award 2011

The shortlist of six books is selected by a group of teachers and librarians, and represents an exciting range of recently published fiction for Rotherham children to read, discuss and compare over the next 6 months. Votes are collected from each school in June and a winner for each category is announced at the prestigious Award Ceremony at Magna in July.

Jordan Stryker: Bionic agent
Meet cybernetically-enhanced, bionic crime fighter Jordan Stryker in the first of this gripping new action-adventure series for the twenty-first century.

Shortlisted: The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2011

This prize is awarded by The Royal Society - a Fellowship of the world's most eminent scientists - to a recent book that best communicates science to young people.

The story of astronomy and space
An introduction to the mysteries of space and the secrets of astronomy.

Shortlisted - Junior Design Awards 2011

The Junior Design Awards are 'the only awards that recognise excellence in style and design – and everything beautiful in a child's life.' From the chicest children's fashion labels, to the most innovative pushchairs, the most stylish interiors, the best restaurants, the handiest travel products, the most brilliant books... and much more!

The Usborne book of Greek myths
A sumptuously illustrated treasury of Greek myths filled with lively retellings of stories of brave heroes, powerful gods and terrible monsters, presented in a luxury, cloth-covered hardback.

Winner of the Heart of Hawick Children's Book Award 2011

The Heart of Hawick Children’s Book Award aims to get children excited about books and reading – for fun, learning, confidence and better chances. The winning book for the 10-12 age group must be by a first-time author, and published in the UK in the last year. A shortlist of five or six is chosen by a panel of parents, teachers and librarians. Some 600 pupils at ten schools in and around Hawick then take part in a season of reading, reviewing, author visits and workshops, building to a glittering award ceremony in the Heart of Hawick arts hub, when they get to decide their favourite book of the year.

Meteorite Strike
A meteorite strike unleashes a deadly alien virus. Thousands die except for a rare few who begin to develop strange side effects...

Shortlisted - Nasen Awards 2011

The Nasen Awards are about celebrating Inclusive Practice. They recognise products that support and enable young people with learning needs and/or disabilities to develop skills and knowledge.

50 things to do with your baby: 12+ months
Fifty cards with ideas for very simple games, songs, action rhymes and other fun things to do with a baby or toddler.

Shortlisted - Nasen Awards 2011

The Nasen Awards are about celebrating Inclusive Practice. They recognise products that support and enable young people with learning needs and/or disabilities to develop skills and knowledge.

50 things to do with your toddler
Fifty cards with ideas for very simple games, songs, action rhymes and other fun things to do with toddlers.

Winner - Leeds Book Awards 2011

Angel by L.A. Weatherly has won the 14-16 category of the Leeds Book Awards, beating off competition including Malorie Blackman's Boys Don't Cry and Paul Magrs' Diary of a Doctor Who Addict. This year, 57 schools across Leeds took part in the awards whereby pupils voted for their favourite books from shortlists in three age categories.

Angel
Utterly intoxicating and deeply compelling, Angel is an epic tale of love, destiny and sacrifice.

Shortlisted - Southwark Book Award 2011

The Southwark Book Award is a reading project for Year 6 and Year 7 pupils in the Southwark area of London. Around 20 schools in Southwark are involved in voting for the winner which will be announced on the 1st July 2011.

Time Train to The Blitz
Travelling back to danger...May 1941, London, The Blitz.