When a Monster is Born
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When a Monster is Born is a children's book written by Sean Taylor
and illustrated by Nick Sharratt
, published in 2006. It won the Nestlé Children's Book Prize
Gold Award and has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal
.
Sean Taylor (author)
Sean Taylor is a British author of children's books. He grew up in Surrey and taught in Zimbabwe before studying at Cambridge, and divides his time between the United Kingdom and Brazil, where his wife is from....
and illustrated by Nick Sharratt
Nick Sharratt
Nick Sharratt is a British illustrator and author of children's books, and was chosen to be the Official Illustrator for World Book Day 2006...
, published in 2006. It won the Nestlé Children's Book Prize
Nestlé Smarties Book Prize
The Nestlé Children's Book Prize, also known as the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, was an annual award given to children's books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. The prize was administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading, and sponsored by...
Gold Award and has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal
Kate Greenaway Medal
The Kate Greenaway Medal was established in the United Kingdom in 1955 in honour of the children's illustrator, Kate Greenaway. The medal is given annually to an outstanding work of illustration in children's literature. It is awarded by Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals...
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