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Bubble Kisses by Vanessa Williams, illustrated by Tara Nicole Whitaker

Winner
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
The 2020 Best Book Awards

From singer, actress, and dancer Vanessa Williams comes a sweet, sparkling story about a young girl whose beloved pet fish has wonderful, magical powers.

She gives me bubble kisses, bubble kisses as she swims by in the water.

She never misses with her bubble kisses. And I’m so glad I got her.

A young girl adores her goldfish, Sal. But Sal is no ordinary pet: while she can’t fetch a ball or curl up on a lap, she can give bubble kisses that transform the girl into a mermaid and transport her to a world of underwater adventures. There, beneath the sea, they play, sing, and dance with other mermaids. The catchy, breezy, rhymed tale is perfect for bedtime, and the book includes a CD plus a link to a digital download.




Frankie the Ferret by Kimberley Paterson

Winner
Children's Picture Book:
Softcover Fiction
The 2020 Best Book Awards

Do you have a pet? Maybe a dog, or a cat, or a gold fish? Lots of people do, but not many people have a pet like Frankie the Ferret. A lovable, mischievous, and comical little fellow, Frankie fills his family home with love and laughter, and his family wants to share that with you!

Do you want to meet him? Then let's go!...




Love Big by Kat Kronenberg

Finalist
Children's Picture Book:
Hardcover Fiction
The 2020 Best Book Awards

Set in the heart of the African Savanna, Love Big follows moody Baboon as he discovers another powerful secret.

The once lush, thriving, African savanna has turned dry and desolate. Hungry, miserable, and mean animals seek only their own interests. Baboon watches as, one by one, Rhinoceros destroys Termite's castle in his race to find food, Hare chooses not to share food with her family, and Lion steals food from his pride.

But after Baboon sees Rhinoceros give Hare his snack-on-a-stick, everything changes! Baboon realizes that a transformative power exists between the animals and the star-dust that surrounds them once they share smiles and truly believe in themselves and each other. When Baboon tries out this secret by helping Lion, they share a smile, and CATCH-M, The Magical, Mystical, Miraculous Star-dust that surrounds them, whooshes into their lives to wham! ignite the courage in their chests too. Read on to see if Baboon can save the savanna with this new secret and a very stinky, unlikely hero . . .

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Get Back in the Book! By Larry Issa, illustrated by Emma Chadwick

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
The 2020 Best Book Awards

When Danny, an aspiring young writer and artist, writes his first book, the characters he created come magically to life and want to explore the world! How can Danny encourage them to return to the pages of his book so that YOU will read about them?

This extraordinary tale, within a tale, is written by Larry Issa and features stunning illustrations by Emma Chadwick. More than transporting young readers to faraway places, "Get Back in the Book!" shows them the powerful and positive impact of books and storytelling.




Where is my Teacher? by Dalal Ghanim Al-Romaihi, illustrated by Nikos Yanopulos

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
The 2020 Best Book Awards

My teacher is missing, where could she be?

Every page of this inspired story will take readers on a different literary adventure as they try to figure out where on earth the teacher could be!




Be Happy to Be You by Diane Hull

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
The 2020 Best Book Awards

"Baby bird wasn’t happy.
He longed to be like other animals.
He wanted to swim and run and jump.
But he had to learn to be happy as he was…
He had to learn just to be himself!"




Emu Blues by Michele C. Fortenberry

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
The 2020 Best Book Awards

The new children's book, Emu Blues, is a fantastic tale based on a true story. When Hurricane Rita made landfall in Beaumont, Texas a pair of flightless birds, Leroy and Emily, learned firsthand what it meant to weather the storms of life. Together, they withstood high winds, torrential rains, and flying debris. Together, they found the courage they needed to face their fears, and in the process discovered just how brave they really were.




Magic Cats: A Ramses and Tut Adventure by LM Mann

Finalist
Children's Picture Book:
Hardcover Fiction
The 2020 Best Book Awards

Join Ramses and Tut, two magic cats, on their first adventure. Watch Mom try to keep them in line, as she trims her roses and tries on hats. Wave to Mr.Fu, while they go shopping with Pops. These cats might even borrow the car to go to get pizza! A fun read for little readers.




A Very Lappy Christmas by Caroline Henrich, illustrated by Judith Gosse

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
The 2020 Best Book Awards

A Very Lappy Christmas is a story that combines the magic of Christmas with self-acceptance, teamwork, and love. A Finnish Lapphund lives with her seven brothers, their parents, their rescue dog sister Brandi, and their human family.

They learn that Santa may not be able to deliver gifts to children around the world because many of Santa’s reindeer have disappeared. The Lappies are asked to help save Christmas. They set off on an adventure to learn about teamwork to save Christmas for the children.

The young Lappies get support of dogs and cats around the world. The story, examines the fear of failure and self-doubt. It focuses on the ability to move forward towards achieving a goal. The strong bonds of friendship that are formed and the deep and heartwarming messages of love, giving, and serving are powerful reminders for children and adults during the holiday season.




Lundi the Lost Puffin by Eric Newman

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
The 2020 Best Book Awards

Based on the true child heroes of the Westman Islands in Iceland!

Life was good for little Lundi the puffin. He lived in Iceland, and his mom and dad fed him fish from the ocean. But one day, his parents left him on his own, and Lundi had to find the ocean.

Lundi tried to find the ocean, but he ended up in a town instead!

Find out how the children of Iceland rescued Lundi, and thousands of other puffins every year!




Night Night, Tree Frogs by Julie Carroll

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
The 2020 Best Book Awards

In this charming bedtime rhyme, a group of merrymaking tree frogs fall out of a tree and must band together to find their way back home before nightfall. Little ones and grownups alike will enjoy reading this rhyming tree frog adventure that has a lesson in leadership and some ordinal counting tucked inside!




Farm Families on the Family Farm by Robyn Buttars, illustrated by Barbara Westover

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
The 2020 Best Book Awards

Maggie gets to name the newborn calf. This calf is not just any calf—she is a descendent of Matilda, the first cow on the family farm. Maggie’s family has cared for Matilda’s family for 100 years. By looking back through her family history, Maggie finds the perfect name. A name that links her past with the present.




Draw Me Close To You by Kossim Osseni

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
The 2020 Best Book Awards

Tunde loves art, but his demanding father has higher expectations of him. As the family deals with a loss, they reassess their priorities and reinforce their bond. Draw Me Close to you is a heartwarming story about loss, love and acceptance between parents and their children.The audio book is narrated by MaameYaa Boafo (Ramy, Buff City Law, The Mysterious Benedict Society), with Music by musical genius Elijah Aaron (Mentioned in The Huffington Post, People Magazine, Aol.com and may more).




Jayden & Zora's Crown by Trevor D., illustrated by Christina Rudenko

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
The 2020 Best Book Awards

Meet Jayden's friend, Zora! Jayden, Chad, and Zora are the best of friends. Zora is the perfect balance for this dynamic trio!

But when Zora proudly proclaims to her friends that her hair is her crown, Jayden and Chad are confused. They are even more confused by Zora's response to their confusion. Jayden's Dad tries to explain it all to him, but it is the dream he had that night that made it all clear for him! And Jayden happily agrees with his friend Zora...her hair is her crown!

Jayden & Zora's Crown is the second book in the I Am Me Series. It is a story of self love, empathy, and friendship. This book is the perfect companion to "I Am Me", which introduced Jayden and his best friend Chad.

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