Children’s Book of the Year: Hobbies and interests
This award honours non-fiction books that encourage children to explore their interests and develop new skills. The title that wins will engage, inform and inspire readers to discover and do something different.
Shortlist 2026
Shoot for the Stars
Danielle Brown
Illustrators - Jayde Perkin and Filigrana de Ideas
Little Tiger
The Football GOAT: Kane v. Bellingham
Matt Oldfield and Seth Burkett
Illustrator - Dan Leydon
Walker Books
