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Choice spreads

Another year, and another amazing turnout for the Picture Book Prize! Congratulations – and thank you – to the 445 people who entered. We thoroughly enjoyed reading your wonderful stories. Congratulations to everyone on the longlist, the shortlist and especially to our three winners:

Title page

A is for…

An aardvark prepares for his big moment. He is the ‘A’ in this alphabet book and is very excited.

Spread 1 (left)

A is for OCTOPUS.

An octopus looks pleased with itself.

(right)

“???”

The aardvark is absolutely devastated at this unexpected thwarting of his moment.

Spread 2 (left)

B is for YAK.

“Excuse me.”

A large yak chews on some grass. The aardvark looks out from behind it, trying to get the reader’s attention.

Judges’ comments: David’s story was funny and creative. The wackiness was brilliant and the main character was memorable and engaging.

3rd PRIZE WINNER

David Wadsworth – A Is For Octopus

Twitter: @OrangeEverydays

Website: www.wadsworthcreative.com

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