Madison Library District

Choice Awards

Board Books NOMINEES FOR 2026

Voting begins August 18.

Find all the nominees below.

Nominees

Big Trucks, Little Pups
ill. 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 …

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Banana Bop!
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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Night Night Tyrannosaurus
by Chris Ferrie

Follow along and say goodnight to each of these sweet dinos and point out all the shapes found on thier bodies too. Every …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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A Color of His Own
by Leo Lionni

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 …

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Easter in the Barnyard
by Dandi Daley Mackall

Bunny and Chick hurry to gather their farm animal friends for an exciting Easter Day parade! In their finest fashion, the animals …

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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 …

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Land and Sea Discoveries!
by Patty Michaels

Explore the world of DreamWorks Animation’s Not Quite Narwhal animated show in this charming …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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

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