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The Alligator's Mouth Award 2026 Shortlist

We are thrilled that the 2026 winner of The Alligator's Mouth Award is Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories by Jarvis (Walker Books). This fantastic shortlist celebrates highly illustrated fiction for 6-8 year old readers.

Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories : Book 6 in the internationally successful series for children aged 5-7 from Jarvis

Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories : Book 6 in the internationally successful series for children aged 5-7 from Jarvis

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Beastie Bros

Beastie Bros

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Good Bits : Bits of Stories. Endless Fun.

Good Bits : Bits of Stories. Endless Fun.

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Croaky: Caverns of the Gemosaurus

Croaky: Caverns of the Gemosaurus

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Cat and Dumpling: Home Sweet Home

Cat and Dumpling: Home Sweet Home

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Board Books

The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

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Pond Friends Color Magic Bath Book

Pond Friends Color Magic Bath Book

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National Trust: Big Outdoors for Little Explorers: River

National Trust: Big Outdoors for Little Explorers: River

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The Oak Tree CBB

The Oak Tree CBB

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Stick Man - The Present Hunt: A lift-the-flap adventure (Foiled Edition)

Stick Man - The Present Hunt: A lift-the-flap adventure (Foiled Edition)

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What's That Noise? Miaow!

What's That Noise? Miaow!

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Uh-Oh, Niko: Train

Uh-Oh, Niko: Train

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Picturebooks

You Choose: Party Time

You Choose: Party Time

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PRE-ORDER: Gruffalo Granny by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

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Mouse by the Sea (Paperback)

Mouse by the Sea (Paperback)

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The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

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Zog

Zog

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Superworm

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The Highway Rat

The Highway Rat

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Early Readers (approx. 5-8yrs)

Rabbit and Bear: Rabbit's Bad Habits : Book 1

Rabbit and Bear: Rabbit's Bad Habits : Book 1

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The Adventures of Portly the Otter: Untold Tales from the Wind in the Willows

The Adventures of Portly the Otter: Untold Tales from the Wind in the Willows

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Isadora Moon and the Pop Stars

Isadora Moon and the Pop Stars

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Tales of Beasts and Bugs

Tales of Beasts and Bugs

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The Princess in Black

The Princess in Black

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The Naughtiest Unicorn on a Treasure Hunt

The Naughtiest Unicorn on a Treasure Hunt

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The Naughtiest Unicorn in a Winter Wonderland

The Naughtiest Unicorn in a Winter Wonderland

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Rabbit and Bear: The Pest in the Nest : Book 2

Rabbit and Bear: The Pest in the Nest : Book 2

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Junior (approx. 8-12yrs)

The Lone Husky by Hannah Gold

The Lone Husky by Hannah Gold

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Impossible Creatures: The Neverfear (Signed Indie Exclusive Edition)

Impossible Creatures: The Neverfear (Signed Indie Exclusive Edition)

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The First Unicorn Rider by A.F. Steadman

The First Unicorn Rider by A.F. Steadman

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The Last Bear

The Last Bear

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Skandar and the Unicorn Thief : The international, award-winning hit, and the biggest fantasy adventure series since Harry Potter Volume 1

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief : The international, award-winning hit, and the biggest fantasy adventure series since Harry Potter Volume 1

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How to Train Your Dragon : Book 1

How to Train Your Dragon : Book 1

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PRE-ORDER: The Neverland Thieves (Signed Indie Exclusive Edition)

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Graphic Novels

SIGNED: Bunny vs Monkey Intergalactic Monkey Business! by Jamie Smart

SIGNED: Bunny vs Monkey Intergalactic Monkey Business! by Jamie Smart

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The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer . . .

The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer . . .

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Smile

Smile

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Peng and Spanners : For fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dogman

Peng and Spanners : For fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dogman

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Out from Boneville

Out from Boneville

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Making Friends

Making Friends

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Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian

Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian

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Hakumei & Mikochi: Tiny Little Life in the Woods, Vol. 1

Hakumei & Mikochi: Tiny Little Life in the Woods, Vol. 1

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Tales & Legends

Secrets from the North Pole : Discover the magic of Christmas

Secrets from the North Pole : Discover the magic of Christmas

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Axel Scheffler Fairy Tale Treasury

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Myths, Monsters and Mayhem in Ancient Greece

Myths, Monsters and Mayhem in Ancient Greece

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The Calm Buddha at Bedtime : 18 Mindful Stories to Inspire Peace, Calmness, and Empathy Before Bed

The Calm Buddha at Bedtime : 18 Mindful Stories to Inspire Peace, Calmness, and Empathy Before Bed

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Dragon World

Dragon World

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Buddha at Bedtime : 20 Mindful Stories to Inspire Peace, Calmness, and Empathy Before Bed

Buddha at Bedtime : 20 Mindful Stories to Inspire Peace, Calmness, and Empathy Before Bed

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Wizardology : 20th Anniversary Edition - NEW for 2026!

Wizardology : 20th Anniversary Edition - NEW for 2026!

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The Odyssey

The Odyssey

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Teen & Young Adult

Thirst

Thirst

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The Rose Field by Philip Pullman

The Rose Field by Philip Pullman

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The Notorious Scarlett and Browne

The Notorious Scarlett and Browne

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The Legendary Scarlett and Browne

The Legendary Scarlett and Browne

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Wild Horse Summer : 'The perfect summer holiday beach read.' - Nicola Garrard

Wild Horse Summer : 'The perfect summer holiday beach read.' - Nicola Garrard

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Where Lost Girls Go

Where Lost Girls Go

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Skipshock : A genre-blending sci-fi romantasy from the bestselling author of ALL OUR HIDDEN GIFTS and THE RACHEL INCIDENT

Skipshock : A genre-blending sci-fi romantasy from the bestselling author of ALL OUR HIDDEN GIFTS and THE RACHEL INCIDENT

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Graciela in the Abyss

Graciela in the Abyss

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The Shipwreck Atlas

The Shipwreck Atlas

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You Wouldn't Want To Be A Roman Soldier!

You Wouldn't Want To Be A Roman Soldier!

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Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes : The Gruffalo Cookbook

Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes : The Gruffalo Cookbook

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The Big Book of Bugs

The Big Book of Bugs

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Space : a children's encyclopedia

Space : a children's encyclopedia

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Don't Squish a Slug : A Wonderful Celebration of Marvellous Minibeasts!

Don't Squish a Slug : A Wonderful Celebration of Marvellous Minibeasts!

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A First Book of Nature

A First Book of Nature

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You Wouldn't Want To Be In The Ancient Greek Olympics!

You Wouldn't Want To Be In The Ancient Greek Olympics!

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Poetry

All About Cats : Fantastically Funny Rhymes

All About Cats : Fantastically Funny Rhymes

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Revolting Rhymes (Colour Edition)

Revolting Rhymes (Colour Edition)

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Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes : A First Treasury

Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes : A First Treasury

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You're a Poet: Ways to Start Writing Poems

You're a Poet: Ways to Start Writing Poems

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They Sent a Cat to Saturn

They Sent a Cat to Saturn

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Michael Rosen's NICE! Poems : A laugh-out-loud collection featuring favourites such as “Hot Food” and “No Breathing in Class”, from an award-winning national treasure and YouTube sensation

Michael Rosen's NICE! Poems : A laugh-out-loud collection featuring favourites such as “Hot Food” and “No Breathing in Class”, from an award-winning national treasure and YouTube sensation

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Ridiculous Raps and Rhymes : The laugh-out-loud rhyming adventure from two literary icons

Ridiculous Raps and Rhymes : The laugh-out-loud rhyming adventure from two literary icons

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How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside : An Alternative Guide to Writing and Enjoying Poetry

How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside : An Alternative Guide to Writing and Enjoying Poetry

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Illustrated Classics & Gift Books

All the World's a Stage: Peter Pan

All the World's a Stage: Peter Pan

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The Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day : Press the note to hear Vivaldi's music Volume 1

The Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day : Press the note to hear Vivaldi's music Volume 1

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Matilda (Colour Edition)

Matilda (Colour Edition)

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Haunted House

Haunted House

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Winnie the Pooh Classic Collection: 4 Book Box Set

Winnie the Pooh Classic Collection: 4 Book Box Set

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Peter Pan

Peter Pan

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Roald Dahl Clothbound Collection

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Roald Dahl Clothbound Collection

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The Mother Goose Treasury

The Mother Goose Treasury

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Games & Toys

Dinosaur Dominoes Game

Dinosaur Dominoes Game

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Travel Snap

Travel Snap

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Dig! : Find and Match the Long-Lost Treasures

Dig! : Find and Match the Long-Lost Treasures

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Soft Toy Tiddler 8In

Soft Toy Tiddler 8In

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Avocado Smash Box

Avocado Smash Box

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Wild Animals Jigsaw Book

Wild Animals Jigsaw Book

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The Secret Garden: The Opening Lines : A 500-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults, Premium Quality, Beautiful Design, Gift for Book Lovers

The Secret Garden: The Opening Lines : A 500-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults, Premium Quality, Beautiful Design, Gift for Book Lovers

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Night time Story Jigsaw Book

Night time Story Jigsaw Book

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Adult

PRE-ORDER: Timeless (Signed Indie Exclusive Edition)

PRE-ORDER: Timeless (Signed Indie Exclusive Edition)

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Unseen Academicals

Unseen Academicals

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Things to Look Forward To

Things to Look Forward To

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The Woman Dies

The Woman Dies

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The Accidental Tour-ist : (Final) Dispatches from the Road –THE FOLLOW UP TO HOW I WON THE YELLOW JUMPER

The Accidental Tour-ist : (Final) Dispatches from the Road –THE FOLLOW UP TO HOW I WON THE YELLOW JUMPER

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Shy : The inspiration for the major film 'Steve'

Shy : The inspiration for the major film 'Steve'

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B Is for Bibliophile

B Is for Bibliophile

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