Governor General’s Literary Award – Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books

2007 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books WinnerThe Boy from the SunDuncan WellerThree unhappy children can only stare at their grey environment, until a boy from the sun comes down and shows them what a world with color is like....Amazon2007 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books ShortlistMarja’s SkisJirina MartonAmazonMy New ShirtDušan PetričićAmazonThe Blue HippopotamusJoanne FitzgeraldAmazonThe Painted CircusWallace EdwardsAmazon

2008 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books WinnerThe Owl and the PussycatStéphane JorischAfter a courtship voyage of a year and a day, the owl and the pussycat finally buy a ring from Piggy and are blissfully married, in this illustrated version of Lears nonsense poem....Amazon2008 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books ShortlistMy Letter to the World and Other PoemsIsabelle ArsenaultAmazonShin-chi’s CanoeKim LaFaveAmazonThe Emperor’s Second Hand ClothesJosée BisaillonAmazonYellow Moon, Apple MoonMatt JamesAmazon

2009 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books WinnerBella’s TreeJirina MartonWith grandmother unable to pick the Christmas tree this year, Bella takes on the task with the help of her dog and some birds....Amazon2009 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books ShortlistAlegoNingeokuluk TeeveeAmazonBradley McGogg, the Very Fine FrogRachel BermanAmazonMy Great Big MammaLuc MelansonAmazonThe Imaginary GardenIrene LuxbacherAmazon

2011 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books WinnerTen BirdsCybèle YoungTen little birds need to get to the other side of the river, and each comes up with his own unique solution....Amazon2011 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books ShortlistAlong a Long RoadFrank VivaAmazonFishing with GubbyKim La FaveAmazonMigrantIsabelle ArsenaultAmazonRed WagonRenata LiwskaAmazon

2012 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books WinnerVirginia WolfIsabelle ArsenaultWhen Virginia wakes up feeling "wolfish," her sister, Vanessa, tries to cheer her up. After treats, funny faces and other efforts fail, Vanessa begins to paint a glorious mural depicting the world of the sisters’ imagination. Will it help lift Virginia fro...Amazon2012 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books ShortlistBig City BeesRenné BenoitAmazonHouse Held Up by TreesJon KlassenAmazonIn the Bag! Margaret Knight Wraps it UpDavid ParkinsAmazonPicture a TreeBarbara ReidAmazon

2013 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books WinnerNorthwest PassageMatt JamesWinner of the Governor Generals Literary Award for Childrens Illustration Award-winning artist Matt James takes the iconic song "Northwest Passage" by legendary Canadian songwriter and singer Stan Rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the...Amazon2013 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books ShortlistHow ToJulie MorstadAmazonMiss Mousie’s Blind DateRachel BermanAmazonOy, Feh, So?Gary ClementAmazonThe DarkJon KlassenAmazon

2014 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books WinnerThis One SummerMariko Tamaki and Jillian TamakiRose and Windy are summer friends whose families have visited Awago Beach for as long as they can remember. But this year is different, and they soon find themselves tangled in teen love and family crisis. From the creators of Skim comes an investigation i...Amazon2014 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books ShortlistAny Questions?Marie-Louise GayAmazonHana Hashimoto, Sixth ViolinQin LengAmazonJulia, ChildJulie MorstadAmazonOnce Upon a MemoryRenata LiwskaAmazon

2019 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books WinnerSmall in the CitySydney SmithBeing small can be overwhelming in a city. People dont see you. The loud sounds of the sirens and cyclists can be scary. And the streets are so busy it can make your brain feel like theres too much stuff in it. But if you know where to find good hiding p...Amazon2019 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books ShortlistAlbert's Quiet QuestIsabelle ArsenaultAmazonBirdsongJulie FlettAmazonHow to Give Your Cat a BathNicola Winstanley and John MartzAmazonKing MouseCary Fagan and Dena SeiferlingAmazon

2015 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books WinnerSidewalk FlowersJonArno Lawson and Sydney SmithSidewalk Flowers has received four starred reviews! In this wordless picture book, a little girl collects wildflowers while her distracted father pays her little attention. Each flower becomes a gift, and whether the gift is noticed or ignored, both giver ...Amazon2015 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books ShortlistA Cat Named Tim and Other StoriesJohn MartzAmazonBug in a VacuumMélanie WattAmazonJack, the King of AshesAndy Jones and Darka ErdeljiAmazonThe Good Little BookKyo Maclear and Marion ArbonaAmazon