Children’s Book of the Year: Animals and nature
This award rewards the best non-fiction book on animals and nature. The winning title will engage, inform, and delight readers, elevating their awareness of the natural world and inspiring them to respect and protect it.
This category is supported by The Week Junior Science+Nature

Shortlist 2026

The Great Pollination Investigation
Author & Illustrator - Deborah Hocking
Templar Books – Bonnier Books UK



