Winner:GOLD Best Pre-Schooler Book 3-5 yrs
Who:Nosy Crow
What:Number Train. Rhyming counting book with wheels! By Jonathan Emmett, Illustrated by Ingela P Arrhenius
Why:
This gorgeous, train shaped, lift the flap, concertina book, has real spinning wheels to push along the floor, adding a whole new, fun dimension to learning to count. There is clever rhyming text and a counting game on the reverse. It really has it all and our judges could see it becoming a learning to count classic!
“What a brilliant, multi-faceted book that makes learning to count such fun!”
“Beautiful illustrations and sturdy enough for little hands.”
Winner:SILVER Best Pre-Schooler Book 3-5 yrs
Who:Hachette Children’s Group
What:The Pandas Who Promised , by Rachel Bright and Illustrated by Jim Field
Why:
A heartwarming and humorous modern-day fable. Fantastic illustrations and charming animal characters. Our panel loved how this adventure story explored the ideas of keeping promises, family love and also staying true to yourself.
“A really touching story with beautiful, evocative illustrations. I love this book series.”
Winner:BRONZE Best Pre-Schooler Book 3-5 yrs
Who:Hachette Children’s Group
What:Rainbowsaurus by Steve Antony
Why:
A joyful and fun story of a family’s quest to find the Rainbowsaurus, and the many
colourful creatures they meet along the way. The panel found the vibrant colours and illustrations so appealing and loved the beautifully written and inclusive story with a lovely repeating rhyme and fun animal noises. This is another instant classic which children will love and join in with from the start.
“ Gorgeous drawings and catchy rhyming text that builds excitement for your little one.”
