Author, Emily Coxhead

Illustrator, Emily Coxhead

The Children’s Choice Award is one of the most exciting categories in The Week Junior Book Awards, as it gives young readers the chance to have their voices heard.

This year, we were thrilled to receive over 1,400 votes from children across the country, each championing the books and authors they loved most from the shortlist.

The winner was clear from the start: Happy Days: 365 Facts to Brighten Every Day of the Year. Its success shows just how much wellness and positivity continue to inspire children today.