Emil Sher and I were honoured to have our book I Love You More named as a finalist for the The IODE Jean Throop Book Award. The award was initiated by Past Provincial and National President Jean Throop, in order to encourage the publication of excellent Canadian-authored children’s books suitable for ages 3 to 7.
The winner is:
- Professor Goose Debunks Goldilocks and the Three Bears – Author: Paulette Bourgeois; Illustrator: Alex G. Griffiths; Publisher: Tundra Books
The four finalists in alphabetical order by title are as follows:
- Do You Wonder? – Author and Illustrator: Wallace Edwards; Publisher: North Winds Press
- I Love You More – Author: Author: Emil Sher; Illustrator: Barbara Reid; Publisher: North Winds Press
- Rodney Was a Tortoise – Author: Nan Forler; Illustrator: Yong Ling Kang; Publisher: Tundra
- That’s Not My Name! – Author and Illustrator: Anoosha Syed; Publisher: Viking Book