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Best Books of 2022

Children’s Books of the Year 2022: Shortlist

We love to hear which books are popular among our community of primary teachers, TAs, librarians, authors and children’s book lovers.

Our Review Panel has been searching for the top children’s books published in 2022. We’ve been looking for the best classroom read-alouds, the most popular books with children and the best books to support your school curriculum.

Browse the SHORTLISTED books in each category below. The vote is now open to find the very best book from each category. Voting will stay open until 28th December and the winners will be announced by 31st December.

Recommended children's booklists sorted by age or topic

Best Books of 2022

Upper KS2 (Age 9-11): Best Class Read-Aloud

Upper KS2 (Age 9-11): Best Children's Favourite

Upper KS2 (Age 9-11): Best Curriculum Support

Lower KS2 (Age 7-9): Best Class Read-Aloud

Lower KS2 (Age 7-9): Best Children's Favourite

Lower KS2 (Age 7-9): Best Curriculum Support

KS1 (Age 5-7): Best Class Read-Aloud

KS1 (Age 5-7): Best Children's Favourite

KS1 (Age 5-7): Best Curriculum Support

EYFS (Age 3-5): Best Class Read-Aloud

EYFS (Age 3-5): Best Children's Favourite

EYFS (Age 3-5): Best Curriculum Support

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