Spark! Early Readers

The Spark! School Book Award aim to build excitement and enjoyment in reading in all schools. We believe that children should have access to a wide range of quality literature that both engages them and represents all readers from across our diverse communities. Above all else, we believe in the life-changing power of stories.

WINNER 2025

Who Ate Steve?

Lloyd, Susannah ISBN: 9781839946226
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Marcel is a bird. He is big. Steve is a worm, and he is . . . Wait a minute! Steve has DISAPPEARED! Does Marcel know something about it? And can he be persuaded to return that poor worm RIGHT NOW?!

Ingenious, original and VERY funny, this picture book is full of surprises. Can you work out who ate Steve?

- Browns Books Synopsis

Shortlist 2026

Bright, Rachel ISBN: 9781408366417
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Woollvin, Bethan ISBN: 9781836004653
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Shah, Saira ISBN: 9781800788121
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McLaughlin, Eoin ISBN: 9781805137207
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