Book Awards By Year

1989 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books WinnerThe Magic PaintbrushRobin MullerIn this classic story of enchantment, the richly detailed paintings echo the struggle between good and evil. This brilliantly illustrated tale won Robin Muller the GovernorGenerals Award. Nib is a young orphan boy with one wish — to be a painter. When he ...Amazon1989 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books ShortlistA Gift from Saint FrancisMichèle LemieuxAmazonThe Wildlife 123Jan ThornhillAmazon

1988 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books WinnerAmos's SweaterKim LaFaveAmos, an old sheep, is tired of having his wool cut off, and tries to take the sweater that has been made from it....Amazon1988 Governor General's Literary Award - Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books ShortlistAngel and the Polar BearMarie-Louise GayAmazonHow the Devil Got His CatJillian Hulme GillilandAmazonSleepersDayal Kaur KhalsaAmazonThe Wildlife ABCJan ThornhillAmazon