IBC Awards 2026: the longlist

Join us for a week of exciting activities: family fun, nursery adventures, plenty of wiggling, giggling and joy!

A beautiful, affirming picture book exploring the complexities of ADHD, with an embracing and loving ending.

A hilarious mystery takes place in this bright, bold picture book! Is Stella the Cat really Stella?

Join Ameena as she attends her first nikah! A beautiful exploration of cultural identity, clothing and pride in her heritage

HELP NEEDED! Can you assist a photographer and his son to spot the elusive Fog Town moose?

This charming picture book whisks you away with a scrumptious story for each favourite meal or dessert.

A beautiful, lyrical picture book about a little girl’s love for her grandma and their shared ritual of dumpling making.

A beautifully illustrated book brimming with empathy for refugees and showing how communities can support those in need.

Destiny Ink has a great gift for her cousin Lola, but will feelings of jealousy stop her enjoying the party?

A rip-roaring start to a new series about George, his friends and his pet — a mini dragon called Lava!

When grandad’s old enemy, Duck of Doom, returns to cause pandemonium in the park, can Marv and his faithful sidekick Pixel save the day?

It’s puppy pandemonium! Meet Pia, her pals and their pets in this uproarious new series from the award-winning creators of the Anisha, Accidental Detective series.

Supa Nova loves inventing things, but can she invent something that eats plastic? A vibrant, fun graphic novel from a new series.

Brimming with energy and excitement, Mina and her classmates are on a school camp when they come face-to-face with the legend of Bertie Blackteeth.