100 Award Genres
Children
- Children - Action
- Children - Adventure
- Children - Animals
- Children - Coming of Age
- Children - Concept
- Children - Educational
- Children - Fable
- Children - Fantasy/Sci-Fi
- Children - General
- Children - Grade 4th-6th
- Children - Grade K-3rd
- Children - Mystery
- Children - Mythology/Fairy Tale
- Children - Non-Fiction
- Children - Picture Book
- Children - Preschool
- Children - Preteen
- Children - Religious Theme
- Children - Social Issues
Christian
- Christian - Amish
- Christian - Biblical Counseling
- Christian - Children
- Christian - Devotion/Study
- Christian - Fantasy/Sci-Fi
- Christian - Fiction
- Christian - General
- Christian - Historical Fiction
- Christian - Living
- Christian - Non-Fiction
- Christian - Romance - Contemporary
- Christian - Romance - General
- Christian - Romance - Historical
- Christian - Thriller
Fiction
- Fiction - Action
- Fiction - Adventure
- Fiction - Animals
- Fiction - Anthology
- Fiction - Audiobook
- Fiction - Chick Lit
- Fiction - Crime
- Fiction - Cultural
- Fiction - Drama
- Fiction - Dystopia
- Fiction - Fantasy - Epic
- Fiction - Fantasy - General
- Fiction - Fantasy - Urban
- Fiction - General
- Fiction - Graphic Novel/Comic
- Fiction - Historical - Event/Era
- Fiction - Historical - Personage
- Fiction - Holiday
- Fiction - Horror
- Fiction - Humor/Comedy
- Fiction - Inspirational
- Fiction - Intrigue
- Fiction - Literary
- Fiction - Magic/Wizardry
- Fiction - Military
- Fiction - Mystery - General
- Fiction - Mystery - Historical
- Fiction - Mystery - Legal
- Fiction - Mystery - Murder
- Fiction - Mystery - Sleuth
- Fiction - Mythology
- Fiction - New Adult
- Fiction - Paranormal
- Fiction - Realistic
- Fiction - Religious Theme
- Fiction - Science Fiction
- Fiction - Short Story/Novela
- Fiction - Social Issues
- Fiction - Southern
- Fiction - Sports
- Fiction - Supernatural
- Fiction - Suspense
- Fiction - Tall Tale
- Fiction - Thriller - Conspiracy
- Fiction - Thriller - General
- Fiction - Thriller - Legal
- Fiction - Thriller - Medical
- Fiction - Thriller - Political
- Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
- Fiction - Thriller - Terrorist
- Fiction - Urban
- Fiction - Visionary
- Fiction - Western
- Fiction - Womens
Non-Fiction
- Non-Fiction - Adventure
- Non-Fiction - Animals
- Non-Fiction - Anthology
- Non-Fiction - Art/Photography
- Non-Fiction - Audiobook
- Non-Fiction - Autobiography
- Non-Fiction - Biography
- Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
- Non-Fiction - Cooking/Food
- Non-Fiction - Cultural
- Non-Fiction - Drama
- Non-Fiction - Education
- Non-Fiction - Environment
- Non-Fiction - Genealogy
- Non-Fiction - General
- Non-Fiction - Gov/Politics
- Non-Fiction - Grief/Hardship
- Non-Fiction - Health - Fitness
- Non-Fiction - Health - Medical
- Non-Fiction - Historical
- Non-Fiction - Hobby
- Non-Fiction - Home/Crafts
- Non-Fiction - Humor/Comedy
- Non-Fiction - Inspirational
- Non-Fiction - Memoir
- Non-Fiction - Military
- Non-Fiction - Motivational
- Non-Fiction - Music/Entertainment
- Non-Fiction - New Age
- Non-Fiction - Occupational
- Non-Fiction - Parenting
- Non-Fiction - Relationships
- Non-Fiction - Religion/Philosophy
- Non-Fiction - Retirement
- Non-Fiction - Self Help
- Non-Fiction - Short Story/Novela
- Non-Fiction - Social Issues
- Non-Fiction - Spiritual/Supernatural
- Non-Fiction - Sports
- Non-Fiction - Travel
- Non-Fiction - True Crime
- Non-Fiction - Womens
- Non-Fiction - Writing/Publishing
Poetry
Romance
Young Adult
- Young Adult - Action
- Young Adult - Adventure
- Young Adult - Coming of Age
- Young Adult - Fantasy - Epic
- Young Adult - Fantasy - General
- Young Adult - Fantasy - Urban
- Young Adult - General
- Young Adult - Horror
- Young Adult - Mystery
- Young Adult - Mythology/Fairy Tale
- Young Adult - Non-Fiction
- Young Adult - Paranormal
- Young Adult - Religious Theme
- Young Adult - Romance
- Young Adult - Sci-Fi
- Young Adult - Social Issues
- Young Adult - Thriller
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The Tale of Tito's Tail
Wendy Butler

2017 Finalist
76 Pages
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Children - Animals

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Christmas Cats
Inca Cat Series Book 2
R. Kristi

2017 Honorable Mention
72 Pages
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Children - Animals

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Pepe Builds a Nest
Stories for the Early Years (Book 1)
Theodore Jerome Cohen

2017 Bronze Medal
50 Pages
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Children - Animals

Pepe, the penguin, needs to build a nest for Miss Amber and him. But Otto, the bully, keeps stealing his stones. See how Pepe and others solve the problem, finally bringing Pepe and Otto together as friends.
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Soaring Soren
When French Bulldogs Fly
Deborah Stevenson

2017 Silver Medal
42 Pages
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Children - Animals

Winner of the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Award for Children's / Juvenile Nonfiction.
Silver Medal Winner of the 2017 Readers’ Favorite International Book Award for Children / Animals.
Nominated for the 2016 Dog Writers Association Award for Best Series of Illustrations or Paintings.
“His legs are too short! … His head is too big! … He is simply not built to jump!”
Soren the French Bulldog is an unlikely champion in the athletic sport of dog agility, or so many people think. But Soren has something that his critics can’t readily see: belief in himself. With that, and the support of his friend Deb, Soren sets out to prove that champions come in all shapes and sizes.
Soaring Soren is an inspiring true story about pursuing a dream. Soren is irresistible and determined. His quest for an agility championship is exciting. But most endearing is the love and trust between Deb and her dog. It is sure to melt the hearts of children and adults alike.
In Soren's honor, a portion of the proceeds from this book will go to a charity that rescues French Bulldogs in need.
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Cole's Perfect Puppy
Frances Crossno

2017 Gold Medal
98 Pages
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Children - Animals

A prestigious Mom's Choice Award® recipient
First Place Winner 2016 Purple Dragonfly Awards (Paperback, Middle Grade Fiction Category)
Received Readers Favorite Five-Star Seal
In this award winning children's book, author Frances Crossno weaves a delightful tale that uses Cole's mission to bring the mischievous golden retriever puppy, Scarlet, home to teach children lessons of friendship, sacrifice and the true meaning of God's perfect love. Both boys and girls with enjoy this story of faith, family and of course - puppies!
Cole's Perfect Puppy introduces young readers everywhere to Cole, his younger brother Caleb and their new friend Rachel. When Cole meets the "perfect puppy" after a mad chase through the mall, he hopes for her arrival under the tree on Christmas morning. But alas, it's not meant to be.
Instead, Cole embarks on an adventure to find a way to earn enough money, and get permission, to bring the golden retriever puppy home--learning a few life lessons along the way.
From learning how to be thankful for the gift of his first "pet", the pot-bellied pig Dandy Danny, to the merits of hard work and the true meaning of the power of prayer, Cole's journey isn't without a few hiccups.
Cole's Perfect Puppy is the first in a series of Christian novels for young readers 7-12.
Author_Bio: Ms. Crossno is originally from the "piney woods" of East Texas. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Stephen F. Austin State University, in Biology, with a minor in Computer Science. She has worked in information technology for over 30 years. She recently retired from Texas Instruments, and now works for the American Heart Association. Her goal in writing is to share her Christian faith - and love of God's creatures, especially dogs. She lives in the Dallas area with her husband Bill, and her two golden retrievers "Beautiful Bear" and "Lad of Lochinvar" otherwise known as "Laddie".
Keywords: Christmas fiction, Christian children, kid dog books, dog story, boys and dogs, kids Christian series, golden retriever puppy, children puppy story, Christian fiction, kid pet book
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Tales of Mr. Snuggywhiskers
The Winter Tales Volume 2
C F Crawford

2016 Finalist
160 Pages
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Children - Animals

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Goodbye Poonjab
Gabriel McMichael

2016 Finalist
36 Pages
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Children - Animals

Vazdoo is honored to announce that Goodbye Poonjab has earned the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award®. Goodbye Poonjab has been nominated for a total of 8 awards.
In Gabriel McMichael’s debut book, Goodbye Poonjab, children follow the story of a young boy, named ELIJAH (age 7), who suffers the loss of the family dog; Poonjab. ELIJAH, with the help of his parents, struggles to overcome the difficulties of losing the beloved family pet. He learns he cannot shut the door on love, and he must find the courage to allow love back into his life through a new dog. Goodbye Poonjab is a timeless, heart-filled story about the courage to love. Gabriel's detailed, hand illustrated artwork adds a special warmth to this tale. This book was written and illustrated with four purposes in mind:
- To tell and illustrate a good, solid story that both children and parents will enjoy
- A book that parents can use to help a child deal with the loss of the family pet
- A book that can also aid children in the grieving process of losing a friend or family member
- Lastly, it highlights the importance of adopting animals from local shelters
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Spooner the Bear
Jake Willers

2016 Honorable Mention
28 Pages
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Children - Animals

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Orangutan
A Day In The Rainforest Canopy
Rita Goldner

2016 Bronze Medal
32 Pages
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Children - Animals

ORANGUTAN: A DAY IN THE RAINFOREST CANOPY is a Nautilus Book Award silver winner in the picture book, non-fiction category! This national book award honors books that inspire and connect our lives as individuals, communities, and global citizens.
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Don't Say Good Bye, Just Say See You!
Patricia Ann Brill

2016 Bronze Medal
34 Pages
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Children - Animals

