Waterstones Children's Illustrated Book Prize

The aim of the prize is to reward and champion new and emerging children’s writers, voted for by booksellers. There are three categories: Illustrated Books, Books for Younger Readers and Books for Older Readers.

WINNER 2025

The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods

Please, Mikey ISBN: 9780008639013
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Welcome to the Café at the Edge of the Woods! Rene's dreams have finally come true! She's opened a café beside an enchanted wood, and with the help of a newfound waiter, Glumfoot, she is ready to serve the finest cuisine! But the locals seem to favour a most peculiar palette, requesting all sorts of disgusting things. Can Glumfoot's quick-thinking save the day?

Join Rene and Glumfoot in this incredible other-worldly story full of magical humour, mythical creatures and culinary curiosities. With a fabulous story and charming illustrations, this is a delicious book that will delight readers.

- Browns Books Synopsis

Shortlist 2025

Barr-Green, Craig ISBN: 9781801045018
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Curll, Jana ISBN: 9780241598269
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Fang, X. ISBN: 9781782695639
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Please, Mikey ISBN: 9780008639013
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Illustrated books authored and illustrated by the same person: The author/illustrator may not have previously published more than two titles of any fiction genre worldwide (educational titles are exempt). Author/illustrator partnerships: Neither the author nor illustrator may have previously solely published more than two titles of any fiction genre (which includes picture books) worldwide (educational titles are exempt). Author/illustrator partnerships may not have previously published more than two titles together.