This annual British book award, known as the Lollies, is given for the best and funniest books for children and youth. The winners are chosen by teachers and children from shortlists. Below are the winners and shortlists for each age category:

BEST LOL PICTURE BOOK

Ten Fat Sausages by Michelle Robinson and illustrated by Tor Freeman

 

PICTURE BOOK SHORTLIST

Baby’s First Bank Heist by Jim Whalley and illustrated by Stephen Collins

Spyder by Matt Carr

You’re Called What? by Kes Gray and illustrated by Nikki Dyson

 

BEST LOL BOOK for 6-8 YEAR OLDS

World’s Worst Children 3 by David Walliams and illustrated by Tony Ross

 

6-8 YEAR OLD SHORTLIST

Bad Nana: Older Not Wiser by Sophy Henn

The Legend of Kevin by Philip Reeve and illustrated by Sarah McIntyre

The Nothing to See Here Hotel by Steven Butler and illustrated by Steven Lenton

 

BEST LOL BOOK for 9-13 YEAR OLDS

I Bet I Can Make You Laugh by Joshua Seigal and illustrated by Tim Wesson

 

9-13 YEAR OLD SHORTLIST

I Swapped My Brother on the Internet by Jo Simmons and illustrated by Nathan Reed

Kid Normal and the Rogue Heroes by Greg James and Chris Smith, illustrated by Erica Salcedo

Planet Stan by Elaine Wickson and illustrated by Chris Judge

 

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