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Children too have been active in selecting books. They cast their votes for their favourites via branches of WH Smith to make up the final list for WH Smith Children's Book of the Year.

Book Author Imprint
WINNER - Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman Francesca Simon Orion Children's Books
That's Not My Penguin Fiona Watt Usborne
My Pony Care Book Katie Price Red Fox
Born to Run Michael Morpurgo HarperCollins Children's
Kiss Jacqueline Wilson Doubleday Children's


About the books....



Children's Book of the Year shortlist
  • Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman, by Francesca Simon & Tony Ross

    Four new stories about Horrid Henry, in which he builds a snowman, sets up a makeover business, gets in trouble with a famous author… and writes his will!
    Orion, paperback, £4.99


  • Children's Book of the Year shortlist
  • That's Not My Penguin, by Fiona Watt

    The latest title in this award-winning series combines colourful illustrations and a variety of textures to help the very young develop important skills.
    Usborne, board book, £5.99


  • Children's Book of the Year shortlist
  • My Pony Care Book, by Katie Price

    An illustrated guide to looking after ponies, complete with special tips from the celebrity author, practical advice on riding and fun ideas for games.
    Red Fox, hardback, £9.99


  • Children's Book of the Year shortlist
  • Born to Run, by Michael Morpurgo

    When a boy rescues a litter of greyhound puppies from a sack thrown into a canal, he pleads with his parents to let him keep one - which is just the beginning of Best Mate's story of survival.
    HarperCollins, hardback, £10.99


  • Children's Book of the Year shortlist
  • Kiss, by Jacqueline Wilson

    A kiss is just a kiss, except when it's expected, but refused. What happens when Sylvie and Carl's childhood fantasies don't match the realities of their teenage lives?
    Doubleday, hardback, £12.99


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