Celebrating Children’s Book Week, the Children’s Choice Book Awards have been announced.  These are the winners selected by children and teens themselves:

Kindergarten to Second Grade Book of the Year

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! written and illustrated by Mo Willems

Third Grade to Fourth Grade Book of the Year

Spooky Cemeteries by Dinah Williams

Fifth Grade to Sixth Grade Book of the Year

Thirteen by Lauren Myracle

Teen Choice Book of the Year

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

Author of the Year

Stephenie Meyer for Breaking Dawn

Illustrator of the Year

Jon J Muth for Zen Ties

You can also check out a short piece on the awards on the Today Show.

It’s a happy surprise to see Jon J Muth recognized by the kids.  I would have expected Mo Willems to win it.