Early Years Nominees

Organized by the International School of Beijing, the Panda Awards recognize outstanding books that foster a love for reading and global awareness among young learners. The Early Year Nominees are carefully selected for their ability to engage young...

Laugh with Ruffles as he faces all the troubles of toddler life in this brightly colored picture book series. There's a new green thing in Ruffles's bowl, and he does not want to try even the smallest nibble. When his friend Ralph comes to play, he spots...

Say hello to The Kindness Club! A diverse cast of friendly characters welcome a new kid to their preschool and show them how all types of fun and emotions are for everyone. The Kindness Club depicts familiar activities and scenarios that readers can...

Come play with Ploof! Meet a friendly cloud full of feelings in this interactive picture book for fans of Herv Tullet's Press Here, from the creator of Narwhal and Jelly and the co-creator of Science Explorers. Ploof is a puffy cloud who's a little...

A gentle, collage-illustrated bedtime read about the often mysterious and always beautiful experiences to be found in nighttime spaces. In the night garden fireflies look like fallen stars. Moonflowers unfurl and release their intoxicating perfume. In...

One day, a child finds a polar bear in their garden. But this is no ordinary polar bear; it can fit in the palm of the child's hand! As the days of the week go by from Monday to Sunday, the polar bear grows bigger and bigger. Soon, the child knows they...

Join the hullabaloo as the animals try to convince Duck to quack! This interactive readaloud is a perfect conversation starter about diversity in family, adoption, and belying expectations.