Favourite Book to Share Award
Help your child to enjoy reading with the Southampton Favourite Book to Share Award. It’s the only award where parents, carers and pre-school get a chance to read and share 6 books and then vote for their favourite.
Last years winner Hello Dudley by Sam Lloyd attracted 3,500 votes from parents and children in the City.
This year’s shortlist has been selected by library and family learning staff. They have selected a range of titles that will appeal to children under 5 years old.
Shortlisted titles
Penny Dale, The Boy on the Bus, Walker Books, 9781406301472
Emma Garcia, Tip, Tip, Dig, Dig, Boxer Books, 9781905417599
Emily Gravett, Monkey and Me, Macmillan, 9781405089494
Peter Horacek, Butterfly, Butterfly, Walker Books, 9781844288441
Michael Rosen (illus. Adrian Reynolds) The Bear in the Cave, Bloomsbury, 9780747577652
Jess Stockham, Tucking In, Childs Play, 9781846430466
Taking part.
If you would like to take part you can pick up copies of the books at City libraries, nurseries and parent and toddler groups. You can vote for your favourite between April-July.
The Winner
The winner of the award will be announced in September and the award ceremony will take place in October as part of Family Learning Week.
Take this opportunity to share and discuss books with your children and then vote for your favourite.
Contact your local library for more information
Last updated: 4 March 2008
