Recommended Reads
This is a list of books that have been highly recommended for or have featured on the Shropshire Bookfest Book Award shortlists since the project began in 2010. This list also lists books by authors who have been programmed onto the Schools’ Week programmes that have supported their creative writing workshops in primary schools across Shropshire.
Anna at War by Helen Peters
This book was a ‘Hot Contender’ for the Big Book Award 2020 shortlist. About the Book: As...
The Greedy Goat written and illustrated by Petr Horacek
About the Book: A funny, read-aloud farmyard tale that teaches colours and days of the week from...
One Button Benny by Alan Windram, illustrated by Chloe Holwill-Hunter
About the Book: Benny was different… Benny was special… Benny was a robot… Benny had a bright...
There Is No Dragon In This Story by Lou Carter, illustrated by Deborah Allwright
About the Book: A hilarious story about a dragon who wants to be the hero, but is...
Dear Dinosaur by Chae Strathie, illustrated by Nicola O’Byrne – WINNER Picture Book Award 2018
About the Book: After a trip to the museum, Max writes a letter to his favourite dinosaur, the...
A Storm of Strawberries by Jo Cotterill
About the Book: Darby loves summer on her family’s strawberry farm – but is the weather about to...
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