IBC Awards 2024 shortlist: Picture Books
(ages 3-7)

Read our expert reviews of the inclusive picture books that made it onto the IBC Awards 2024 shortlist!

These five wonderfully diverse children's stories for ages 3–7 represent the best inclusive picture books published over the last year, from UK-based creatives.

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4+years

Dadaji's Paintbrush

Author: Rashmi SirdeshpandeIllustrator: Ruchi Mhasane

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

Own Voice
South Asian representation

3+years

Faruq and the Wiri Wiri

Author: Sophia PayneIllustrator: Sandhya Prabhat

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?

Own Voice
South Asian representation
Challenges gender stereotypes

4+years

The Missing Piece

Author: Jordan StephensIllustrator: Beth Suzanna

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

Own Voice
Black representation
South Asian representation
Diverse cast
Female lead

5+years

To the Other Side

Author and illustrator: Erika Meza

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

Own Voice
Black/brown representation

3+years

You're So Amazing!

Authors: James and Lucy CatchpoleIllustrator: Karen George

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

Own Voice
Black representation
Disabled representation
Black/brown representation
Diverse cast

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