Nestlé Smarties Book Prize

The Nestlé Children's Book Prize, and Nestlé Smarties Book Prize for a time, was a set of annual awards for British children's books that ran from 1985 to 2007. It was administered by BookTrust, an independent charity that promotes books and reading in the United Kingdom, and sponsored by Nestlé, the manufacturer of Smarties chocolate. It was one of the most respected and prestigious prizes for children's literature.

There were three award categories defined by audience ages 0 to 5 years, 6 to 8 years, and 9 to 11 years (introduced in 1987 after two years with no single prize). Silver and bronze runners-up in each category were introduced in 1996 and designation of one overall winner was abandoned at the same time.

Eligible books were written by UK citizens and residents and published during the preceding year (not precisely the calendar year). The shortlists were selected by a panel of adult judges, finally chaired by Julia Eccleshare, children's books editor for The Guardian. First, second, and third places were determined by British schoolchildren—at least finally, by vote of "selected school classes"

The prize was discontinued in 2008 by what was described as a "mutual" decision from BookTrust and Nestlé, with "no hostility". Explaining their reasons for this decision, BookTrust stated it had "been reviewing the organisation's priorities and how prizes and awards fit in with its strategic objectives", while Nestlé was "increasingly moving its community support towards the company strategy of nutrition, health and wellness." Additionally, they said that it was a "natural time to conclude" and that they were "confident that increased importance has been placed on children's books."

Winners There were 65 winning books in 23 years and 72 silver or bronze runners-up in the last twelve years.

1980s +Prize winners, 1985-1989YearCategoryAuthorTitlePublisherRef.1985OverallGaffer Samson's LuckKestrel1986OverallMethuen1987OverallHamish Hamilton9–11 yearsHamish Hamilton6–8 yearsTangle and the FiresticksJulia MacRae0–5 yearsMethuen1988Overall, illus. by Barbara Firth Can't You Sleep Little Bear?Walker Books6–8 yearsCan it be True?Hamish Hamilton0–5 years, illus. by Barbara FirthCan't You Sleep Little Bear?Walker Books1989Overall, illus. by Helen Oxenbury We're Going on a Bear HuntWalker Books9–11 yearsBlitzcatMacmillan6–8 years, illus. by Philippe DupasquierBill's New FrockMethuen0–5 years, illus. by Helen OxenburyWe're Going on a Bear HuntWalker Books

1990s Beginning in 1996, the awards included silver and bronze winners rather than a single overall winner. +Prize winners, 1985-1989YearCategoryAuthorTitlePublisherResultRef.1990OverallMidnight BlueLionWinner0–5 yearsSix-Dinner SidSimon & SchusterWinner6–8 years, illus. by Quentin BlakeEsio TrotJonathan CapeWinner9–11 yearsMidnight BlueLionWinner1991Overall and Helen OxenburyFarmer DuckWalker BooksWinner0–5 years and Helen OxenburyFarmer DuckWalker BooksWinner6–8 yearsJosie Smith and EileenCollinsWinner9–11 yearsKrindlekraxJonathan CapeWinner1992OverallOxford University PressWinner0–5 yearsNice Work, Little WolfHamish HamiltonWinner6–8 yearsOrchard BooksWinner9–11 yearsOxford University PressWinner1993OverallWar GamePavilionWinner0–5 yearsHue BoyGollanczWinner6–8 yearsWar GamePavilionWinner9–11 yearsListen to the DarkHeinemannWinner1994OverallGollanczWinner0–5 years, illus. by Helen OxenburySo MuchWalker BooksWinner6–8 years, illus. by Lesley HarkerDimanche DillerYoung LionsWinner9–11 yearsGollanczWinner1995OverallDouble ActDoubledayWinner0–5 yearsWalker BooksWinner6–8 yearsThomas and the TinnersMacdonald Young BooksWinner9–11 yearsWeather EyePenguinWinnerDouble ActDoubledayWinner19960–5 yearsOops!Andersen PressGold and Brita GranströmWatts BooksSilverClownJonathan CapeBronze6–8 years, illus. by Christian BirminghamCollins Children's BooksGold, illus. by Tony RossHarry the Poisonous CentipedeCollins Children's BooksSilver, illus. by John EastwoodAll Because of JacksonDoubledayBronze9–11 years, illus. by Nick HarrisCorgi YearlingGoldJohnny and the BombDoubledaySilverPlundering ParadiseOxford University PressBronze19970–5 yearsGingerWalker BooksGoldLeon and BobWalker BooksSilver, illus. by David AxtellFruitsMacmillanBronze6–8 years, illus. by Anthony LewisWalker BooksGoldAndersen PressSilver, illus. by Satoshi KitamuraWe Animals Would Like a Word With YouBodley HeadBronze9–11 yearsHarry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneBloomsbury PublishingGoldClockwork or All Wound UpCorgi YearlingSilverFire, Bed, and BoneWalker BooksBronze19980–5 yearsCowboy BabyWalker BooksGoldCome On DaisyOrchard BooksSilverSecret in the MistDavid & CharlesBronze6–8 yearsLast of the Gold DiggersPuffin BooksGoldMammoth BooksSilverJonathan CapeBronze9–11 yearsHarry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsBloomsbury PublishingGoldAquilaPuffin BooksSilverDoubledayBronze19990–5 years, illus. by Axel SchefflerMacmillanGoldBuffy - An Adventure StoryWalker BooksSilverI Wish I Were a DogMethuenBronze6–8 years, illus. by Arthur RobinsSnow White and the Seven AliensOrchard BooksGold, illus. by Tim ArchboldAstrid, the Au Pair from Outer SpaceCorgiSilverClarice Bean That's MeOrchard BooksBronze9–11 yearsHarry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanBloomsbury PublishingGoldKit's WildernessHodder Children's BooksSilverAngus, Thongs and Full-Frontal SnoggingPiccadilly PressBronze

2000s +Prize winners, 2000-2007YearCategoryAuthorTitlePublisherResultRef.20000–5 yearsMaxWalker BooksGoldMe and My Cat?AndersenSilverHusherbyeJonathan CapeBronze6–8 years, illus. Nick SharrattLizzie ZipmouthYoung CorgiGold, illus. Peter BaileyScholasticSilverBeware of the Storybook WolvesHodderBronze9–11 yearsMammothGoldPuffinSilverOrionBronzeKids' Club Network Special Award, illus. Nick SharrattLizzie ZipmouthYoung CorgiGold20010–5 years and Laurence AnholtChimp and ZeeFrances LincolnGoldKipper's A to ZHodderSilverFive Little FriendsBloomsbury PublishingBronze6–8 years, illus. Wendy SmithYoung CorgiGoldUgJonathan CapeSilverWhat Planet Are You From Clarice Bean?Orchard BooksBronze9–11 yearsJourney to the River SeaMacMillanGoldScholasticSilverOxford University PressBronzeKids' Club Network Special AwardWhat Planet Are You From Clarice Bean?Orchard BooksGold20020–5 yearsJazzy in the JungleWalker BooksGoldPizza KittensWalker BooksSilverOscar and ArabellaHodderBronze6–8 yearsThat Pesky RatOrchard BooksGold, illus. Chris RiddellPirate DiaryWalker BooksSilver, illus. Michael ForemanDoubledayBronze9–11 yearsMortal EnginesScholasticGoldCold TomOxford University PressSilverStop the Train!Oxford University PressBronzeKids' Club Network Special AwardThat Pesky RatOrchard BooksGold20030–5 years, illus. Russell AytoGold, illus. Tony RossTadpole's PromiseSilverTwo FrogsBronze6–8 years, illus. Dave McKeanVarjak PawGoldSilverBronze9–11 yearsGoldMontmorency SeriesSilverBronzeKids' Club AwardGold20040–5 yearsBiscuit BearJonathan CapeGoldMy Big Brother BorisScholasticSilverBartholomew and the BugHodderBronze6–8 years, illus. by Chris RiddellFergus CraneDoubledayGoldCloud BustingDoubledaySilverSmile!Oxford University PressBronze9–11 yearsSpilled WaterBloomsbury PublishingGoldMacMillanSilverKeeperWalker BooksBronze4Children Special Award, illus. by Chris RiddellFergus CraneDoubledayGold20050–5 yearsLost and FoundHarperCollinsGold, illus. Steve Johnson and Lou FancherSimon & SchusterSilverWolvesMacMillanBronze6–8 yearsHarperCollinsGold, illus. Quentin BlakeSad BookWalker BooksSilver and Chris RiddellCorby FloodDoubledayBronze9–11 yearsI, CorianderOrionGoldDoubledaySilverPuffinBronze20060–5 years and Neal LaytonThat Rabbit Belongs to Emily BrownOrchard BooksGoldMacMillanSilverWibbly Pig's Silly Big BearHodderBronze6–8 yearsMouse Noses on ToastFaber and FaberGold and Chris RiddellHugo PepperDoubledaySilverJonathan CapeBronze9–11 yearsEgmont PressGoldHarperCollinsSilverPuffinBronze20070–5 years and Nick SharrattWhen a Monster is BornOrchard BooksGoldPenguinWalker BooksSilverDexter Bexley and the Big Blue BeastieDoubledayBronze6–8 yearsOttoline and the Yellow CatMacmillan Children's BooksGoldIvan the TerribleEgmont PressSilverLittle Mouse's Big Book of FearsMacmillan Children's BooksBronze9–11 yearsShadow ForestBodley HeadGoldCatcallOrionSilverHere Lies ArthurScholasticBronze

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