Australia, 27th Aug 2025, -
The BREW Children’s Book Excellence Award has revealed its 2025 winners, honoring four outstanding children’s books that exemplify creativity, emotional depth, and timeless appeal for young readers.
The annual award celebrates children’s literature that not only entertains but also enriches, providing stories that help shape resilience, imagination, and empathy in children worldwide.
2025 Award Winners
- Best Middle Grade Novel for Healing and Resilience
Jar of Tears by Kathleen Templeton
Recognized for its sensitive portrayal of childhood grief and its uplifting message of faith, courage, and recovery. - Best Interactive Read-Aloud Picture Book
Nate’s Noisy Nose by Frances Mackay
Honored for its originality and humor, this playful story invites children to join in with sound effects, making reading an energetic shared experience. - Best Inspirational Picture Book on Identity and Belonging
The Puzzle Piece by Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez, PhD
Celebrated for its empowering message that every child is unique and essential, encouraging authenticity and self-acceptance. - Best Rhyming Fantasy Picture Book on Quiet Strength
Doris the Dragon by Tom Morency
Awarded for its charming rhymes and heartfelt lesson that true strength can be found in gentleness and compassion.
The BREW Children’s Book Excellence Award continues to shine a spotlight on exceptional titles that leave a lasting impact on both children and the adults who guide them.
More details about this announcement can be found here: https://thechrysalisbrewproject.com/2025/08/27/four-books-crowned-winners-of-the-brew-childrens-book-excellence-award-2025/
