Madison Library District

Choice Awards

Picture Books NOMINEES FOR 2025

Voting Begins August 19!

Find all the nominees below.

Nominees

Bluey: Butterflies

Bluey, Bingo, and Judo are playing Butterflies! But when Judo and Bluey leave Bingo behind to play another …

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Bluey: Daddy Putdown

It’s Dad’s turn to get Bluey and Bingo ready for bed. Will the daddy putdown go to plan? …

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Bluey: The Doctor

Honey is waiting for her appointment with Dr. Bingo, but her friends keep coming in with more exciting injuries than …

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Bluey: Grannies and Other Stories

Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey. Four Bluey stories in one book! …

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Bluey: Queens

Bluey and Bingo are playing Queens but they both want to be the butler. Who will have to wear …

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The Berenstain Bears
Stay Healthy

by Mike Berenstain

Join Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear as they dance, sing, and discover healthy ways of living, from brushing your teeth twice a day, to …

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Jungle Pups
by Frank Berrios

Something is making big footprints in the Hidden Jungle. Could it be a dinosaur? Follow Tracker as he leads Chase, Skye, and the …

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Scorch, Hedgehog of Doom
by Cate Berry

Scorch the hedgehog is determined to be ferocious. The doomsy-est, most menacing class pet ever known. She’s not just Scorch, she’s …

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Hen in the Bed
by Katrina Charman

There were 10 in the bed and the speckled hen said, “Roll over! Roll over!” Count the funny animal friends as they noisily roll, flop, and tumble out of bed, one …

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The Crayons Love Our Planet
by Drew Daywalt

The Crayons love our planet and are proud of their contributions. White ice caps, Green trees, Blue oceans and skies, Brown …

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Pete the Cat’s Wacky Taco Tuesday
by James & Kimberly Dean

It’s Tuesday, and Pete is hungry for delicious tacos. But the taqueria is closed! Pete has an idea—he and his family will make their own tacos, even if …

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Buster and the Christmas Parade
by Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

It may be chilly out, but rival race car Scuff’s mean comments make Buster’s oil run hotter than ever! When Coach Hog invites Scuff, who …

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Barnaby Unboxed!
by Terry, Eric, and Devin Fan

Meet Barnaby, he’s half mouse, half elephant, with a dash of flamingo . . . and fully trained! When he’s brought home to be pampered and cared for by …

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Snow is…
by Laura Gehl

It’s dawn and there is snow all around. The wonder of winter’s first snowfall brings the magic of changing seasons and …

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Penelope Rex and
the Problem with Pets

by Ryan T. Higgins

Most kids have dogs and cats and fish and guinea pigs. Penelope Rex has Mittens. Penelope wasn’t sure she even wanted a pet when Mittens came into …

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Daniel’s First Airplane Ride
by Haley Hoffman

The Tiger Family is going on an exciting vacation! But this time, they’re taking an airplane. Since Daniel hasn’t flown before, he’s a little …

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Catch That Ghost!
by Matt Huntley

Get on the case with Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol ! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, and the rest of the puppy heroes are always read to …

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The First Day of School
by Matt Huntley

Alex Porter is excited for the first day of school—until his new red backpack goes missing. Can Chase, Skye, and the rest of …

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The Great Christmas Rescue
by Matt Huntley

It’s the night before Christmas, and Adventure Bay is ready for Santa to visit–until the mischievous Mayor Humdinger starts causing …

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Rescue Wheels
by Matt Huntley

Everyone is ready for the Monster Truck Championship! But when a pup named Boomer takes his motorized mischief to the …

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Buffalo Fluffalo
by Bess Kalb

Buffalo Fluffalo arrives on the scene puffed up with self-importance. Stomping around and raising billows of dust, Buffalo Fluffalo proclaims his …

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Trash Truck:
Donny & Walter’s Surprising Day

by Max Keane

Trash Truck is back in this second installment of the bestselling picture book series, and he’s brought along his friends Donny and …

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Mr. Fox’s Game of “No!”
by David LaRochelle

Can you beat Mr. Fox at his Game of No? The rules are simple: every time he asks a question, you must respond with “NO.” If you …

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The Girl Who Loves Bugs
by Lily Murray

Evie loves bugs. And she’s fed up of having to keep up with her mums and brother on walks when she’d rather be peering under logs and …

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Drawn Onward
by Daniel Nayeri

This lyrical, heartfelt story a young boy who’s lost all hope braves the dark forest to ask, “Mom, were you glad you were …

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Even Better Than Sprinkles
by Linda Skeers

When you find someone who agrees to be the back end of a unicorn costume, who names their goldfish after …

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Little Monster Says Goodnight
by David Slonim

With Momster’s help, Little Monster gets ready for he brushes his fangs (leaving gobs of fangpaste everywhere), enjoys some bedtime …

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Dinosaurs in Space
by Todd Sturgell

When the narrator explains about the big boom that caused dinosaur extinction, Dakota the dinosaur and his ragtag group of friends don’t want to hear it! Taking over …

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The Man Who Didn’t Like Animals
by Deborah Underwood

Who was Old MacDonald before he had a farm? A silly and sweet origin story about the storied farmer and his animal friends. There once …

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How to Catch a Mamasaurus
by Alice Walstead

The How to Catch Kids are at it again! This time, they’re trying to trap the Mamasaurus—a wonderful creature like no other with strong …

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