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Red Dot Book Awards 2025-2026

The Red Dot student choice book awards is an annual event organised by the International School Libraries Network (ISLN) in Singapore. Shortlisted books are organised into four age-based categories, with eight titles in each. We look forward to this shortlist every year so please enjoy the wonderful selection! 

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  • I Love You, Blue

    $27.00

    Written and Illustrated by Barrouxhardcover When Jonas the lighthouse-keeper is rescued from the stormy sea by a whale, they become friends. But so...

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    $27.00
  • Dim Sum Palace

    $21.00

    Written by X Fangpaperback

    $21.00
  • Our Nipa Hut: A Story in the Philippines

    $18.00

    Written by Rachell Abalos  |  Illustrated by Gabriela Lariospaperback Yelena and Papa take care of their traditional Filipino dwelling – their nipa...

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    $18.00
  • There Are No Ants in This Book

    $28.00

    Written by Rosemary Mosco  |  Illustrated by Anna Pirollihardcover This hilarious meta picture book shows us that ants aren’t so bad. In fact, they...

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    $28.00
  • The Man Who Didn't Like Animals

    $28.00

    Written by Deborah Underwood  |  Illustrated by LeUyen PhamhardcoverWho was Old MacDonald before he had a farm? A New York Times bestselling duo br...

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    $28.00
  • Kadooboo! A Silly South Indian Folktale

    $28.00

    Written by Shruthi Rao  |  Illustrated by Darshika VarmahardcoverKadooboo! Golden brown, puffy, sweet, and crunchy, it’s fresh from the pan―a delic...

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    $28.00
  • Not Nothing

    $15.00

    Written by Gayle FormanpaperbackAlex is twelve, and he did something very, very bad. A judge sentences him to spend his summer volunteering at a re...

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    $15.00
  • Sona and the Golden Beasts

    $15.00

    Written by Rajani LaRoccapaperbackThough music is outlawed in the land of Devia, Sona hears it everywhere. Sona is a Malech, a member of the ruling...

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    $15.00