IBC Awards 2024 shortlist: 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? 

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

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.