Nomination – Picture book of the year
Mechanica by Lance Balchin is a stunning visual feast that brings an original idea to life. Mechanica is set in future earth where the environment is polluted and wildlife is extinct… this gives rise to a new style of ‘wildlife’ which will not be controlled by human kind…
The book is a field guide to a range of species and is both entertaining and provocative at once. Have you read this book yet? Will it have your vote for Picture Book of the Year?
Nomination – Book of the year, younger readers
I loved this book about Jimmy Cook, a third grade kid, majorly obsessed with Captain James Cook. When he learns from his mother (how annoying that she was right!) that Captain Cook was killed in Hawaii he concocts a madcap plan to get to Hawaii and finish the discoveries Captain Cook began. This is a fun read with great characters, that kids of all ages will enjoy… But will it take out the prize?
Eve Pownall Award for Information Book nomination – “A-Z of Endangered Animals”
This is a beautiful book and children will love reading the quirky facts for every animal whilst learning about their conservation status.
Watch a talk with the author here Jennifer Cossins talks about A-Z
What do you think? I love it!
