Ladybug Book Award (grades K-3)

The Ladybug Picture Book Award is designed to promote early literacy and honor the best in recent children’s picture books. A committee of children’s librarians from around the state selects 10 picture book titles each spring. Then, during November, New Hampshire children from preschoolers to those in third grade choose the award winner. The winning picture book is announced at the end of the year.

2021-2022 Nominee List

Click an underlined title below to access a copy in e-book format through NH Downloadables.

Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry and Vashti Harrison (check out a physical copy from the library!)
Hike by Pete Oswald (check out a physical copy from the library!)
I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James (check out a physical copy from the library!)
If You Come to Earth by Sophie Blackall | E-book on Hoopla
Lift by Minh Lê and Dan Santat (check out a physical copy from the library!)
Nobody Hugs a Cactus by Carter Goodrich (check out a physical copy from the library!)
Outside In by Deborah Underwood and Cindy Derby
Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor (check out a physical copy from the library!)
Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry and Juana Martinez-Neal (check out a physical copy from the library!)
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade (check out a physical copy from the library!)