IBC Awards 2024 longlist: Picture Books (3-7)

A boy in an Indian village loves painting with his grandfather, but finds himself overwhelmed after his grandfather passes away.

Faruq adores food and would love to cook for his family. They expect him to become a doctor, but can he share with them his true passion? 

The big city can be an overwhelming place. Join Maya, Gran, and mischievous kitten Sammy as Maya learns to be brave and have fun! 

A clever, multi-layered story about the mixed feelings of anticipation and anxiety while awaiting the arrival of a new baby.

An uplifting story about how libraries enrich the lives of communities and the way community action can protect its interests.

After falling into her storybook, a girl finds herself in a land of fairy tales, but doesn’t feel she fits in.

Sunny loves jigsaw puzzles until… DISASTER! A final jigsaw piece is missing. So, Sunny sets off to find it.

What could be better than a pet potato?! It brings Alberts so much joy that he decides to share that joy with others…

Meza’s animated images contrast symbolic, colourful Mexican festival masks with menacing shadow monsters to capture a perilous journey. 

Everyone keeps telling Joe how amazing he is, even when he’s not doing anything amazing. Joe finds this rather annoying.