Grab the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2023 winners for your school

We're giving you the chance to add all three winning books to your school library.

The winners of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2023 with their books and trophies

Photo: Ben Darwent

The winners of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2023 are here... and we're giving you the chance to get your hands on all three books for your school!

Enter our competition and you could add the following to your library:

Best Illustrated Book: Gretel the Wonder Mammoth by Kim Hillyard

This lovely picture book introduces us to the last mammoth on Earth - and it's all about friendship and finding the confidence to be ourselves in what sometimes seems like a scary world.

Read our review

Best Book for Younger Readers: Nura and the Immortal Palace by M. T. Khan

This exciting magical adventure - featuring a headstrong heroine - takes us into the intoxicating world of jinn with strong themes of family, friendship and community.

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Best Book for Older Readers AND OVERALL WINNER: The Cats We Meet Along the Way by Nadia Mikail

This is an apocalyptic novel with a difference, as Aisha and her family and friends take one last road trip to reconnect with her sister June, whom she hasn't seen for two years.

The front covers of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2023 winning books

We have three sets of these fantastic books to give away, so if you fancy winning them for your school, simply answer the question below and leave your details before the closing date of 11pm on Wednesday, 19 April. Good luck!

Please note that this is a prize for schools, so while you're welcome to enter on their behalf, the prize will only be sent to a school address.

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