IBC Awards 2026: the shortlist

Ready, steady, go, go, go! Join Ada and her animal friends for a fun-filled race to remember!

A wonderfully tactile and accessible board book. Find the objects on the page using your senses!

A highly relatable early story of the frustrations and intense feelings children can experience ending one activity and moving onto another.

Join Zeki and mum as they enjoy quality time around food and friends at the Saturday market!

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

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

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.

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

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

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.