Children’s Book of the Year: Wellbeing

This award celebrates books that support the emotional, physical and developmental needs of children. The winning entry will excel in giving young people the tools and confidence to take an active and informed role in their own wellbeing. 

This category is in partnership with children’s mental health charity, Place2Be


Shortlist 2026

All Brains are Wonderful

Scott Evans

Illustrator - The Boy Fitz Hammond

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Beyond the Setting Sun

Sarah J. Dodd

Illustrator - Cee Biscoe

SPCK

How to Be Disabled and Proud

Cathy Reay

Illustrator - Jaleel Hudson

Puffin

Keep Smashing It

Jodie Ounsley with Becky Grey

Illustrator - Dane Thibeault

Macmillan Children's Books

You and Your Body

Dr Punam Krishan

Illustrator - Verónika Cháves Morales

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