Madison Library District

Choice Awards

Board Books NOMINEES FOR 2026

Nominees

Book cover for Big Trucks, Little Pups illustrated by David Aikins

Big Trucks, Little Pups illustrated by Dave Aikins


Join Rubble, Motor, Mix and the rest of the crew for an introduction to opposites around the construction site. Whether they are working INSIDE or OUTSIDE or carrying HEAVY rocks or LIGHT balloons, Rubble’s SMALL friends and their BIG trucks also achieve amazing things.

Babies and toddlers will love the fun-filled art and sturdy pages in this board book as their favorite pups from Builder Cove make learning fun. Just down the road from Adventure Bay is Builder Cover, a town where Rubble and his family work together on construction challenges of all kinds. Nickelodeon’s Rubble & Crew is an animated series filled with family, fun, and teamwork inspired by the adventures of the PAW Patrol pups.

part of the PAW Patrol series

Book cover for Banana Bop! A Monster Show by Sandra Boynton

Banana Bop! A Monster Show by Sandra Boynton


Banana Bop! is a book of few words – and most of them are “banana.” But we challenge you to find a better word to repeat over and over again without smiling. First food, first word, first cascade of giggles: this irresistible board book is sure to make everyone go BANANAS!

Book cover for Get Dressed Belly Button! by Lucie Brunellière

Get Dressed, Belly Button! by Lucie Brunellière


It’s time to go out, so let’s get dressed: tug snug, wriggle jiggle into socks, t-shirt, shoes and finally, all wrapped up in a big coat. Page by page, child and adult put the clothes on together until everyone is ready.

Wait – what else do we need before we can go out? A great big kiss! Now we’re dressed, from top to tummy to toes! Get Dressed, Belly Button! is a cheerful and original book that turns wrapping up warm into a game for the whole family.

Book cover for You're My Busy Little Spider by Eric Carle

You’re My Busy Little Spider by Eric Carle


This sweet story featuring The Very Busy Spider—the classic character famous for her diligence—celebrates the busy little reader in your own life! With Eric Carle’s bright, colorful illustrations, this book makes the perfect gift for baby showers, first birthdays, second birthdays, or any holiday!

part of the World of Eric Carle series

Book cover for The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Animal Colors by Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Animal Colors by Eric Carle


Discover animals of various colors with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

In this rainbow-shaped book with colored edges, young readers will experience animals of certain shades on each spread. Spot the gray koala, the orange tiger, and more in this appealing board book featuring everyone’s favorite caterpillar!

part of the World of Eric Carle series

Book cover for The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Halloween by Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Peekaboo Halloween by Eric Carle


Celebrate Halloween with search-and-find fun in this book perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Featuring the classic character The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this book is a celebration of all things Halloween. See if you can spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar among jack-o’-lanterns, candy baskets, bats, and more! With Eric Carle’s bright, colorful illustrations, this is the perfect addition to every child’s library!

part of the World of Eric Carle series

Book cover for Farm by Mary Cartwright

Farm by Mary Cartwright


A robust board book will fascinate babies and introduce them to life on the farm, from big animals to bees and tractors, with striking, high-contrast images and inviting holes to peek through.

part of the Usborne Baby’s Black and White Books series

Book cover for The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Vegetable Garden by Gabriella DeGannaro

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Vegetable Garden by Gabriella DeGannaro


In this engaging search-and-find board book, young readers will be challenged to search for various veggies with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. From a bright orange pumpkin to a tiny green pea, tasty snacks are hidden throughout the story for readers—and their favorite caterpillar—to find!

part of the World of Eric Carle series

Book cover for Night Night Tyrannosaurus by Chris Ferrie

Night Night Tyrannosaurus by Chris Ferrie


Dinosaurs have to go to bed just like you. And now it’s time to say night night!

Night night tyrannosaurus rex, with your giant triangle teeth
Night night brachiosaurus, with your long rectangle neck
Night night ichthyosaur, with your big circle eyes
Night night ankylosaurus, with your armored oval body

Follow along and say goodnight to each of these sweet dinos and point out all the shapes found on thier bodies too. Every spread features an interesting fact about the animal as well.

Book cover for Animal ABC by Jannie Ho

Animal ABC by Jannie Ho


This alphabet book for babies and toddlers features lots of familiar animals, providing hours of first-word fun. Learn the ABCs with bright pictures and a wide variety of friendly creature faces. From alligator to zebra, young readers will be captivated by Jannie Ho’s bold use of color in her appealing animals.

part of the Jannie Ho’s ABCs series

Book cover for Be Kind, Kangaroo by Christianne Jones

Be Kind, Kangaroo by Christianne Jones


Little Kangaroo showcases kindness in different ways, like holding the door for a parent and shoveling snow for a neighbor. Short, rhyming text and kid-friendly examples make this an easy and fun read for caregivers, librarians, and educators.

part of the Hello Genius series

Book cover for Face Your Fears, Little Deer by Christianne Jones

Face Your Fears, Little Deer by Christianne Jones


Little Deer is feeling scared during a storm. His mom helps him make a plan so he can face his fears. Short, rhyming text and colorful illustrations will help children feel confident in managing their emotions.

part of the Hello Genius series

Book cover for Grumpy Monkey Mine! by Suzanne Lang

Grumpy Monkey Mine! by Suzanne & Max Lang


It’s time for lunch, and Jim Panzee has just picked the very last banana on the tree. But then he drops it. When he climbs down to find it, Warthog has already picked up the banana and thinks it belongs to him. “It’s mine!” they both insist. As the two argue, the other animals arrive and soon, no one can agree who the banana belongs to. Until Norman suggests, “What if you share the banana?”

Talented author-illustrator team Suzanne Lang and Max Lang convey the struggle of learning how to share in this funny book for toddlers and babies that encourages kindness and generosity.

Book cover for A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni

A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni


Includes a built-in color wheel that lets young readers change the chameleon’s colors as he changes with his surroundings.

Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no color of his own. He is purple like the heather, yellow like a lemon, even black and orange striped like a tiger! Then one day a chameleon has an idea to remain one color forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find.

But in the autumn, the leaf changes from green to yellow to red . . . and so does the chameleon. When another chameleon suggests they travel together, he learns that companionship is more important than having a color of his own. No matter where he goes with his new friend, they will always be alike.

Book cover for Easter in the Barnyard by Dandi Daley Mackall

Easter in the Barnyard by Dandi Daley Mackall


Ol’ Bunny hop-hopped to the barn
to find his good friend Chick.
“Chick, Happy Easter! Such Good News!
There’s much to do! Come quick!”

Bunny and Chick hurry to gather their farm animal friends for an exciting Easter Day parade! In their finest fashion, the animals dress up in flower crowns and necklaces, bow ties, and top hats. Then Rooster leads the herd as they praise God with a joyful harmony of baas, moos, and neighs. Jesus is risen!

Rhyming story makes it perfect to read-aloud for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Book cover for Little Bunny, Fall is Here! by Deborah Marcero

Little Bunny, Fall Is Here! by Deborah Marcero


Little Bunny is fed, warm, and ready for a nap, but he wants one more story. When his Mama can’t tell him one right now, he turns to his woodland friends for help, but everyone is busy getting ready for winter! Then the leaves tremble, the mushrooms pop, the pumpkins glow and the apples drop, and Little Bunny finally the forest is telling him a story.

Readers will fall in love with Little Bunny and his friends in this gorgeous celebration of the changing seasons, in a sturdy board book perfect for tiny hands.

Book cover for Land and Sea Discoveries! by Patty Michaels

Land and Sea Discoveries! by Patty Michaels


Explore the world of DreamWorks Animation’s Not Quite Narwhal animated show in this charming touch-and-feel novelty board book featuring glitter, holographic foil, embossing, and more! Discover the wonders in Unicorn Land and under the sea! Touch the colorful coral, see Kelp’s shiny bubbles, smell the delicious snow cones, and more in this fun touch-and-feel novelty board book.

part of the Not Quite Narwhal series

Book cover for Bluey: Bedroom by Penguin Young Reader's Group

Bluey: Bedroom by Penguin Young Readers Group


Bluey decides to get her own bedroom! She takes her bed, her books, her lamp, and all her stuffed animals. But when it’s time for bedtime, she realizes she misses Bingo more than she expected.

Will Bluey find a way to keep in touch with Bingo? Read along to find out!

part of the Bluey series

Book cover for Elmo Hops to It! by Andrea Posner Sanchez

Elmo Hops to It! by Andrea Posner-Sanchez


Join Elmo as he brings Easter cheer to Abby Cadabby, Tango, and other Sesame Street friends! This sturdy tabbed board book will have young boys and girls counting springtime items from 1 to 10, including flowers, Easter eggs, and bunnies. Makes a great addition to any Easter basket!

part of the Sesame Street series

Book cover for Diggers Love Their Daddies! by Brianna Caplan Sayres

Diggers Love Their Daddies! by Brianna Caplan Sayres


From diggers to fire trucks, from street sweepers to cement mixers to other favorites—all the vehicles love their daddies and want to show them just how much! A barbecue is perfect for food trucks and all the other diggers on a lovely Father’s Day! Families will enjoy reading this book all year round because Daddies love their little diggers, too!

Book cover for Look, Look, Baby! Forest by Amanda Shufflebotham

Look, Look, Baby! Forest by Amanda Shufflebotham


Reading is learning! Even the littlest babies can see and follow high-contrast images, which helps improve their vision and focus.

Take a walk in the woods with this engaging book to stimulate your infants visual senses and introduce woodland flora and fauna. The beautiful black and white images and exciting pop-ups on sturdy board pages will captivate your baby as they grow. And this unique double-sided accordion-style format unfolds to lay flat for a fun tummy time experience! Use your imagination to help your baby explore each scene; babies love to listen to their parents voices which improves communication skills.

Book cover for Look, Look, Baby! Playtime by Amanda Shufflebotham

Look, Look, Baby! Playtime by Amanda Shufflebotham


Reading is learning! Even the littlest babies can see and follow high-contrast images, which helps improve their vision and focus. As they get a little bit older, the first colors that babies can discern are red and green.

Let your baby explore playtime and familiar toys and activities. The beautiful images and exciting pop-ups on sturdy board pages will captivate your baby as they grow. And this unique double-sided accordion-style format unfolds to lay flat for a fun tummy time experience! Use your imagination to help your baby explore each scene; babies love to listen to their parents voices which improves communication skills.

Book cover for Baby Loves Meteorology! by Ruth Spiro

Baby Loves Meteorology! by Ruth Spiro


It’s time to get dressed! How does Baby know what to wear? She checks the weather–and learns about wind, the water cycle, precipitation, and prediction! Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores meteorology and what meteorologists do.

Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby’s sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well!

part of the Baby Loves Science series

Book cover for Daniel Tries a New Potty by Maggie Testa

Daniel Tries a New Potty by Maggie Testa


Daniel Tiger uses a public potty for the first time in this board book perfect for preschoolers!

Daniel Tiger is so excited to go to the train station with his mom to meet his friend Juan Carlos. But then Daniel has to go potty, and he has never used the one at the train station before. Luckily, Mom Tiger is there to help and explain the differences between a public potty and the one at home!

part of the Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood series

Book cover for I Cannot Find My Belly Button! by Eva Treistman

I Cannot Find My Belly Button! by Eva Treistman


A fun read-aloud that teaches kids about their bodies while searching for the ever-elusive belly button.

I can find my eyes
I can find my nose
I can find my fingers
And can find my toes

I cannot find my belly button
There’s a hole where it goes!

Follow along with this playful read-aloud as a child looks everywhere for their belly button but can’t seem to find it! Until big sister comes to reveal the big secret: some are “innies” and some are “outies”! I Cannot Find My Belly Button is a great way to practice naming all of the parts of the body while having some silly, rhyming fun.

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