The “25 from 2025” list has been carefully created to reflect a variety of genres, themes, artistic style and publishers. 2025 was another incredible year for picture books, so we hope you will something new-to-you in this selection.

Clicking on the book cover will take you to the publisher’s website for more information about the title

This month’s prompt

(The purpose of the prompt is to help participants develop a more critical reading of the form, but it is optional)

Have a look at Notes on Book Covers for a list of pointers. The same will apply to title pages.

Ready to tell us about the book you read?

Please follow this link to the form.

Every form entry will be automatically entered in this giveaway:
This month, we are delighted to welcome Post Wave Children’s Books as the sponsor for our monthly giveaway. Make sure you have completed the form by 11.59pm on 31st January 2026 for a chance to win Our Dreams by Fátima Ordinola. The winner will contacted directly by email.

Thank you so much to Post Wave Children’s Books for sponsoring this month’s giveaway Please be sure to check their incredible offering of picture books .