Teach Early Years Awards 2025

Maya and Marley and the Great Big Tidy-Up by Laura Henry-Allain MBE and Yabaewah Scott (Penguin Random House) Maya and Marley live in their very own playground with Mum, Dad and pet goats Lou and Chou. But when the playground becomes overrun with litter, it’s up to Maya and Marley to plan a tidy up. Will they be able to clear it all away by themselves? This warm, adventurous book promotes empathy and caring for the world around you. Author Laura Henry-Allain MBE is the creator of CBeebies’ well-loved JoJo and Gran Gran characters and is the series’ associate producer. Good Golden Sun by Brendan Wenzel (Scallywag Press) This is a bold and playful exploration of how the sun touches all life on earth. Celebrate the mysteries of light from sun-up to sun-down as it weaves its way through creation. “It takes children on a poetic journey through the natural world, showing the connections between creatures and environments” Uh-Oh, Niko: Nursery by Chris Chatterton (Penguin Random House) Help little Niko on his first day at nursery in this interactive board book packed with push-and-pull sliders and flaps. Children will love joining in with the fun-filled rhyming text which will inspire imaginative play. “The playful ‘oops’ moments make it perfect for toddlers learning nursery routines” “ Joyful and purposeful storytelling that captures big ideas in a child-friendly and engaging way” Emma Davis CATEGORY FINALISTS IT’S OK TO SAY NO by Molly Potter and Sarah Jennings (Bloomsbury Publishing Limited) THE MUSEUM OF SHAPES by Sven Volker (Cicada Books) A CARD FOR MY MUM by Dr Bashabi Fraser and Maanvi Kapur (Lantana Publishing) HIGHLY COMMENDED WINNER PICTURE BOOKS 12 | www.teachearlyyears.com