BookTrust Storytime Prize and voting
Find out all about the books shortlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize this year, and how families can vote for their favourites.
The BookTrust Storytime Prize was launched in 2019 to find the best book for sharing with children aged 0-5, and since 2021 it has been part of BookTrust Storytime programme, designed to support libraries to inspire low-income families with children aged 0-5 to share stories together and make visiting their local library part of everyday life.
Previous winners include Can you Tickle a Tiger by Gemma Cooper (Bobbie Brooks) and illustrator Carrie Hennon, Cyril and Pat by Emily Gravett, This is Owl by Libby Walden and Jacqui Lee, and The Whales on the Bus by Katrina Charman and Nick Sharratt.
Below, find out about the books on this year's shortlist, check out our video library and explore information on how families can vote for their favourites.
Bear has a lot of feelings and he knows a useful trick to help release them. Simple and effective, this is a charming picture book.
Are you a monster? No? Well, can you make a big loud noise? Oh no…! A wonderfully fun and brilliantly interactive picture book for all ages.
This puppy is so happy, it feels like laughing out loud and even climbing on a cloud! Simple rhyming text encourages readers to explore their own emotions – and celebrate them.
Tom and Mot give each other brilliant presents, but what would be the best present of all? A heart-warming picture book about the power of imagination and friendship.
We're sharing fun videos from the authors of our five shortlisted books, perfect for families who are enjoying the stories at home.
Anna McQuinn reads "Zeki: Rise and Shine"
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Anna McQuinn reads her book "Zeki: Rise and Shine", which has been shortlisted for the Storytime Prize
Petr Horáček reads "The Perfect Present"
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Petr Horáček reads his book "The Perfect Present", which has been shortlisted for the Storytime Prize
Christianne Jones reads her book "Just Breathe Bear"
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Christianne Jones reads her book "Just Breathe Bear", which has been shortlisted for the Storytime Prize
Guilherme Karsten reads "Are You a Monster?"
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Guilherme Karsten reads from his book "Are You a Monster?", which has been shortlisted for the Storytime Prize
Michael Rosen reads "I Am Happy"
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Michael Rosen reads his book "I Am Happy", shortlisted for the 2024 Storytime Prize
How the voting works
Families visiting libraries taking part in the enhanced BookTrust Storytime offer can vote by putting a sticker on the supplied poster if they enjoyed the book.
They're welcome to vote for as many books as they enjoyed - the purpose of the poster is to encourage engagement, rather than to be an accurate vote counter!
Starting in January, libraries will be asked to complete a voting feedback form, recommending their families' favourite book based on their overall reactions and comments about the shortlist. You may also wish to use the poster to help you come to your final decision.