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Encyclopedia > Blue Peter Book Awards

The Blue Peter Book Awards are a series of literary prizes for children's literature awarded annually by the BBC television programme Blue Peter, and inaugurated in 2000. BP Oil logo This is a copyrighted and/or trademarked logo. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Childrens books redirects here. ... For other uses, see BBC (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Blue Peter (disambiguation). ...


An overall award, The Blue Peter Book of the Year, is selected from the winners of three categories: "The Book I Couldn't Put Down", "The Best Book with Facts", and "The Best Illustrated Book to Read Aloud".

Contents

List of Prize Winners

2006

  • Book of the Year: Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers (HarperCollins)
    • Best Illustrated Book to Read Aloud: Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers (HarperCollins)
    • Best Book with Facts: Spud Goes Green by Giles Thaxton (Egmont)
    • Book I Couldn't Put Down: Blood Fever by Charlie Higson (Puffin)

Lost and Found is a childrens picture book by Oliver Jeffers, published in 2005. ... Oliver Jeffers is an artist, designer, illustrator and writer from Northern Ireland. ... Lost and Found is a childrens picture book by Oliver Jeffers, published in 2005. ... Oliver Jeffers is an artist, designer, illustrator and writer from Northern Ireland. ... For the Star Trek: Voyager episode, see Blood Fever (VOY). ... Charlie Higson (born, 1958 in Frome, Somerset) is an English actor and producer, an author, television writer and a comedian. ...

2005

Private Peaceful is a novel written by Michael Morpurgo. ... Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo OBE (born 5 October 1943) is a British writer. ... The cover of The Gruffalo Julia Donaldson (born in 1948) is an English writer and playwright living in Scotland, best known as author of The Gruffalo and other childrens books, many illustrated in cartoon style by German Axel Scheffler. ... Axel Scheffler (born Hamburg, 1957) is an book illustrator best known for his cartoon-like pictures for childrens books, particularly The Gruffalo written by Julia Donaldson. ... Simon Chapman is a British childrens author. ... Private Peaceful is a novel written by Michael Morpurgo. ... Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo OBE (born 5 October 1943) is a British writer. ...

2004

  • Book of the Year: Man on the Moon by Simon Bartram (Templar)
    • Best Illustrated Book to Read Aloud: Man on the Moon by Simon Bartram (Templar)
    • Best Book with Facts: The Ultimate Book Guide edited by Daniel Hahn (A and C Black)
    • Book I Couldn't Put Down: Montmorency by Eleanor Updale (Scholastic)

Man on the Moon is a childrens book by Simon Bartram, published in 2002. ... Man on the Moon is a childrens book by Simon Bartram, published in 2002. ... Montmorency, or Scarper, is the dual identity of a former convict turned gentleman in the Montmorency series of books. ... Eleanor Updale is the author of the Montmorency series. ...

2003

This is an article about a 2001 novel by Philip Reeve. ... Philip Reeve is a bestselling British author and illustrator. ... The cover of The Gruffalo Julia Donaldson (born in 1948) is an English writer and playwright living in Scotland, best known as author of The Gruffalo and other childrens books, many illustrated in cartoon style by German Axel Scheffler. ... Axel Scheffler (born Hamburg, 1957) is an book illustrator best known for his cartoon-like pictures for childrens books, particularly The Gruffalo written by Julia Donaldson. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... This is an article about a 2001 novel by Philip Reeve. ... Philip Reeve is a bestselling British author and illustrator. ...

2002

  • Book of the Year: Feather Boy by Nicky Singer (Collins)
    • Best Book to Read Aloud: Crispin, the Pig Who Had It All by Ted Dewan (Random House)
    • Best New Information Book: Ada Lovelace: The Computer Wizard of Victorian England by Lucy Lethridge
    • Book I Couldn't Put Down: Feather Boy by Nicky Singer (Collins)
  • Voter's Awards:

Feather Boy is a book by Brighton-based novelist, Nicky Singer, which was first published in 2002 by Collins. ... Feather Boy is a book by Brighton-based novelist, Nicky Singer, which was first published in 2002 by Collins. ... The Story of Tracy Beaker cover. ... Jacqueline Jackie Wilson OBE (born 17 December 1945) is a British author of childrens books. ... Terry Deary (born 3 January 1946, Sunderland) is a childrens author now living in Burnhope, County Durham, England. ...

2001

The Wind Singer (ISBN 0749744715) is a novel written by William Nicholson and the first book of his Wind On Fire Trilogy. ... For other persons named William Nicholson, see William Nicholson (disambiguation). ... Janet and Allan Ahlberg are the creators of many popular childrens books, which regularly appear at the top of the most popular lists for public libraries. ... Paul Howard (born April 1, 1967, in Stevenage, England) is a childrens illustrator. ... The Wind Singer (ISBN 0749744715) is a novel written by William Nicholson and the first book of his Wind On Fire Trilogy. ... For other persons named William Nicholson, see William Nicholson (disambiguation). ... Geraldine McCaughrean Geraldine McCaughrean (pronounced Mc-cork-ran)¹ is a British childrens novelist. ... HP1 redirects here. ... Joanne Jo Murray, née Rowling OBE (born 31 July 1965),[1] who writes under the pen name J. K. Rowling,[2] is an English writer and author of the Harry Potter fantasy series. ... Terry Deary (born 3 January 1946, Sunderland) is a childrens author now living in Burnhope, County Durham, England. ...

2000

Geraldine McCaughrean Geraldine McCaughrean (pronounced Mc-cork-ran)¹ is a British childrens novelist. ... Geraldine McCaughrean Geraldine McCaughrean (pronounced Mc-cork-ran)¹ is a British childrens novelist. ... Alan Gibbons is an Irish ten-pin bowler. ... The cover of The Gruffalo Listen to this article · (info) This audio file was created from the revision dated 2005-07-22, and does not reflect subsequent edits to the article. ... The cover of The Gruffalo Julia Donaldson (born in 1948) is an English writer and playwright living in Scotland, best known as author of The Gruffalo and other childrens books, many illustrated in cartoon style by German Axel Scheffler. ... Axel Scheffler (born Hamburg, 1957) is an book illustrator best known for his cartoon-like pictures for childrens books, particularly The Gruffalo written by Julia Donaldson. ... Guinness World Records 2008 edition. ... For other uses, see Matilda. ... Roald Dahl (IPA: ) (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a Welsh novelist, short story author and screenwriter of Norwegian parentage, famous as a writer for both children and adults. ... Professor Quentin Saxby Blake, CBE (born December 16, 1932) is a British cartoonist and author. ... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth novel in the Harry Potter series written by J. K. Rowling. ... Joanne Jo Murray, née Rowling OBE (born 31 July 1965),[1] who writes under the pen name J. K. Rowling,[2] is an English writer and author of the Harry Potter fantasy series. ...

Shortlists

2007

  • Most Fun Story with Pictures:
    • Melrose and Croc Together at Christmas by Emma Chichester Clark
    • Charlie Cook's Favourite Books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
    • You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum by Andy Stanton and David Tazzyman
  • Best Book with Facts:
    • Why is Snot Green? by Glenn Murphy
    • The Worst Children's Jobs in History by Tony Robinson
    • A Little Guide to Wild Flowers by Charlotte Voake
  • The Book I Couldn't Put Down:

The cover of The Gruffalo Julia Donaldson (born in 1948) is an English writer and playwright living in Scotland, best known as author of The Gruffalo and other childrens books, many illustrated in cartoon style by German Axel Scheffler. ... Axel Scheffler (born Hamburg, 1957) is an book illustrator best known for his cartoon-like pictures for childrens books, particularly The Gruffalo written by Julia Donaldson. ... Andy Stanton is an English childrens writer. ... Glenn Murphy is a British childrens author. ... Tony Robinson (born 15 August 1946) is an English actor, broadcaster and political campaigner, known for playing the part of Baldrick in the BBC TV series Blackadder and for hosting a number of shows on Channel 4, the most noteworthy being Time Team. ... For other uses, see Framing. ... Frank Cottrell Boyce is a British screenwriter, novelist and occasional actor, best known for his collaborations with film director Michael Winterbottom. ... Pete Johnson (born 1965, in Winchester, England) is a prolific British childrens author, with over fifty books to his name. ... David Tench McKean (born 29 December 1963 in Maidenhead, England) is an illustrator, photographer, comic book artist, graphic designer, filmmaker and musician. ...

2006

  • Best Illustrated Book to Read Aloud:
    • Traction Man is Here by Mini Grey
    • Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers (HarperCollins)
    • Guess Who's Coming for Dinner by John Kelly and Cathy Tincknell
  • Best Book with Facts:
    • Connor's Eco Den by Pippa Goodhart
    • Poo by Nicola Davies and Neal Layton
    • Spud Goes Green by Giles Thaxton (Egmont)
  • Book I Couldn't Put Down:

Lost and Found is a childrens picture book by Oliver Jeffers, published in 2005. ... Oliver Jeffers is an artist, designer, illustrator and writer from Northern Ireland. ... John Kelly (born 1964, in Stockton-on-Tees, England) is a British author and illustrator. ... For other uses, see Poo (disambiguation). ... Nicola Davies is a British childrens author. ... For the Star Trek: Voyager episode, see Blood Fever (VOY). ... Charlie Higson (born, 1958 in Frome, Somerset) is an English actor and producer, an author, television writer and a comedian. ... Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo OBE (born 5 October 1943) is a British writer. ...

2005

  • Best Illustrated Book to Read Aloud:
    • The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler (Macmillan)
    • Biscuit Bear by Mini Grey (Red Fox)
    • Aristotle by Dick King-Smith, illustrated by Bob Graham (Walker)
    • Rapunzel: A Groovy Fairy Tale retold by Lynn Roberts, illustrated by David Roberts (Chrysalis)
  • Best Book with Facts:
    • Explorers Wanted! At the North Pole by Simon Chapman (Egmont)
    • What's My Family Tree? by Mick Manning, illustrated by Brita Granström (Watts)
    • Art Fraud Detective by Anna Nilsen, illustrated by Andy Parker (Kingfisher)
    • Rome in spectacular cross-section by Andrew Solway, illustrated by Stephen Biesty (Oxford University Press)
  • Book I Couldn't Put Down:

The cover of The Gruffalo Julia Donaldson (born in 1948) is an English writer and playwright living in Scotland, best known as author of The Gruffalo and other childrens books, many illustrated in cartoon style by German Axel Scheffler. ... Axel Scheffler (born Hamburg, 1957) is an book illustrator best known for his cartoon-like pictures for childrens books, particularly The Gruffalo written by Julia Donaldson. ... Aristotle is a childrens book written by Dick King-Smith and illustrated by Bob Graham, published in 2003. ... dick king smith was a writer who wrote books such as. ... Bob Graham is an Australian childrens author and illustrator. ... Lynn Roberts is a British childrens author. ... David Roberts is a British childrens illustrator. ... Simon Chapman is a British childrens author. ... Mick Manning (born 1959) is an award-winning British childrens author and illustrator, who has written and illustrated some 65 books. ... Brita Granström (born 1969) is an award-winning Swedish artist and illustrator living and working in Great Britain. ... Andy Parker is a British illustrator. ... Millions is a 2004 film and book written by Frank Cottrell Boyce. ... Frank Cottrell Boyce is a British screenwriter, novelist and occasional actor, best known for his collaborations with film director Michael Winterbottom. ... SilverFin is the first novel in the Young Bond series that depicts Ian Flemings superspy James Bond as a teenager in the 1930s. ... Charlie Higson (born, 1958 in Frome, Somerset) is an English actor and producer, an author, television writer and a comedian. ... Private Peaceful is a novel written by Michael Morpurgo. ... Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo OBE (born 5 October 1943) is a British writer. ...

2004

  • Best Illustrated Book to Read Aloud:
    • The Woman Who Won Things by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Katharine McEwen (Walker Books)
    • Man on the Moon by Simon Bartram (Templar)
    • Quiet! by Paul Bright, illustrated by Guy Parker Rees (Little Tiger Press)
    • Atticus the Storyteller's 100 Greek Myths by Lucy Coats, illustrated by Anthony Lewis (Orion)
    • The Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler (Macmillan)
  • Best Book with Facts:
    • Journey into the Arctic by Bryan and Cherry Alexander (OUP)
    • Brilliant Brits: Shakespeare by Richard Brassey (Orion)
    • Who is Emily Davison? by Claudia Fitzherbert (Short Books)
    • The Ultimate Book Guide edited by Daniel Hahn (A and C Black)
    • I Spy: Shapes in Art by Lucy Micklethwaite (Collins)
  • Book I Couldn't Put Down:
    • Stealing Stacey by Lynne Reid Banks (Collins)
    • Fat Boy Swim by Catherine Forde (Egmont)
    • The Garbage King by Elizabeth Laird (Macmillan)
    • When Mum Threw Out the Telly by E. F. Smith (Orchard Books)
    • Montmorency by Eleanor Updale (Scholastic)

Janet and Allan Ahlberg are the creators of many popular childrens books, which regularly appear at the top of the most popular lists for public libraries. ... Man on the Moon is a childrens book by Simon Bartram, published in 2002. ... Lucy Coats (born April 1961) is an author who writes picture books, poetry, stories and novels for children of all ages. ... Anthony Lewis is a British childrens illustrator. ... The cover of The Gruffalo Julia Donaldson (born in 1948) is an English writer and playwright living in Scotland, best known as author of The Gruffalo and other childrens books, many illustrated in cartoon style by German Axel Scheffler. ... Axel Scheffler (born Hamburg, 1957) is an book illustrator best known for his cartoon-like pictures for childrens books, particularly The Gruffalo written by Julia Donaldson. ... Lynne Reid Banks (born 31 July 1929) is a British author of books for children and adults. ... Montmorency, or Scarper, is the dual identity of a former convict turned gentleman in the Montmorency series of books. ... Eleanor Updale is the author of the Montmorency series. ...

See also

The Carnegie Medal in Literature was established in the UK in 1936 in honour of Scottish philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. ... Childrens Laureate is an award made in the UK once every two years to a distinguished writer or illustrator of childrens books. ... The Guardian Childrens Fiction Prize or Guardian Award is a prominent award for works of childrens literature by British or Commonwealth authors, published in the UK during the preceding year. ... The Kate Greenaway Medal was established in the UK in 1955 in honour of the childrens illustrator, Kate Greenaway. ... The Nestlé Smarties Book Prize is an annual award given to childrens books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. ...

External links

  • Blue Peter website
  • 2007 Shortlists
  • 2006 Awards
  • 2005 Awards
  • 2004 Awards
  • 2004 Shortlists
  • 2003 Awards
  • 2002 Awards
  • Booktrust

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