SCBWI award for best picture book 2025

 The Wishing Shelf gold medal winner

Oh no, not another boo-boo! That makes five! I am pretty tough, but when it comes to these boo-boos, enough is enough.

Your childhood adventures will come with scratches and bruises, but think of those Band-Aids as medals for bravery earned by trying new things. 

You are brave, you are strong, you can do hard things!

Awakening means remembering we are Christ beings, not limited human beings. Jesus' name was not Jesus Christ is was Jesus of Nazareth, he was the first to realize his Oneness with Christ, the same eternal Identity shared by all. This manuscript distills fifteen years of studying A Course in Miracles, the profound work Helen Schucman received through inner dictation. ACIM reveals the Bible's deeper meaning and invites us into direct contact with the Holy Spirit, guiding us to remember the Truth of Who We Are. Bob

These powerful and sensitive stories explore various territories associated with states of emotional and psychological hell. Encompassing nightmarish horror stories, poignant modern fables, delightful fairy tales and super-real slices of life; they are full of deep insight into the human condition. They range from the surreal to the magical; from despairing and bleak to tender; from satirical to laugh-out-loud funny. It is not possible to categorise these remarkable stories or put them into neat little boxes. They are hard to define and thought-provoking yet always easy to read.

Created especially for younger readers, Getting to Know Amazing Animals features full-color images of some truly amazing creatures and lots of surprising facts about them. Written in a simple, easy-to-understand style, over a dozen animals are presented including flying foxes, walking fish, and freezing frogs. Readers will discover some of their unique abilities and behaviors. Even the youngest readers will love exploring details about these amazing creatures and learning some surprising facts about them. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

I was raised without church, yet a simple childhood prayer planted a lifelong faith. I'm Robert Hall, author of twenty-three manuscripts born from surviving the dark night of the soul. Losing my wife Mary Jo shattered my world, yet what followed were miracles that proved Love never dies. You'll read of para-normal experiences myself and others witnessed that prove Heaven is all of mankind's true reality. My work is for anyone who's hurting, searching, or forgetting their own light. Faith isn't missing, we just misplace it. God Is, and beauty remains. Bob

Poems about sadness - causes and effects. Eclectic as what makes you sad mightn't me and vice versa.

Short stories tackle hard subjects with inspiration and hope. The author has used the hardships that people deal with every day to make this collection. From alcoholism to dealing with cancer and other hard times, the author brings inspiration to lives. The stories touch the heart and may bring a few tears.

Where are the children? Three kids are missing in Harper Falls. Denise Hanley doesn't feel like she is getting help from local police, who are lost trying to find the children. Denise makes a call in desperation. She had read about Lane Nichols and his special abilities. Gifts that many didn't believe were real. Lane knows the call would take him into psychological terror as he channels the children's locations with his gift. 

It's potty time! Learn along with Elmo as you search 7 busy scenes for bubbly soap, big-kid underwear, and more. Then, roll on to the end of the book for even more Look and Find activities. Learning concepts include matching, counting, shapes, and more!