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Growing Home (2025 B&N Children's Book of the Year)

There is one brave pup who stole our hearts this year, and that’s Rebel. We are elated to announce I am Rebel by Ross Montgomery as the Barnes & Noble Children’s Book of the Year! An inspirational tale of courage, loyalty and sacrifice, this timeless story follows one pooch's impossible journey across battlefields to find his beloved human. And good news: the dog survives.

"Animal lovers of all ages will root for Rebel every step of the way as he demonstrates the truly unbreakable bond between dogs and their favorite people." — Stephanie P.

Barnes & Noble Children's Book of the Year Winner

by Beth Ferry, Terry Fan (Illustrator), Eric Fan (Illustrator)

Growing Home (2025 B&N Children's Book of the Year)

by Beth Ferry, Terry Fan (Illustrator), Eric Fan (Illustrator)

Grab your cheese puffs. We are thrilled to announce Growing Home by Beth Ferry as the Barnes & Noble Children’s Book of the Year! This is a sweet story of quirky friendships, found family and a touch of magic that readers of all ages will want to revisit for years to come.

“This story reminds me of Stuart Little and Tale of Desperaux. Such a quirky, cute story with fun illustrations on every few pages... and makes me crave cheese puffs!” — Anna F.

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