The 2011 Blue Peter Book Awards Shortlist is:
Best Book With Facts:
Do Igloos Have Loos? by Mitchell Symons
How the World Works by Christiane Dorion
What You Need To Know Now: The World in Facts, Stats, and Graphics by Joe Fullman et al.
Most Fun Story with Pictures:
Alienography by Chris Riddell
Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree by Andy Stanton, illustrated by David Tazzyman
Lunatics and Luck (The Raven Mysteries) by Marcus Sedgwick, illustrated by Pete Williamson
Favourite Stories:
Dead Man's Cove (A Laura Marlin Mystery) by Lauren St John
A Web of Air (Mortal Engines) by Philip Reeve
Tall Story by Candy Gourlay
The panel of adult judges selected the shortlist which will now be judged by Blue Peter viewers. They will decide both the winners in each category, and the overall winner of Blue Peter Book of the Year 2011.