Frogs and feelings feature on School Library Association's non-fiction prize shortlist

From frogs and feelings to astronauts and Shakespeare, the School Library Association award celebrates some of the best non–fiction for children

The shortlist for this year’s School Library Association non–fiction prize has been announced, with zoologist and nature writer Nicola Davies picking up her third nomination since the prize launched six years ago.

This year Davies is being recognised in the under-seven category for her latest book, I (Don’t) Like Snakes. Illustrated by Luciano Lozano, this picture book addresses the feared reputation of the snake through a little girl who hates them but is gradually made to love them by her family’s infectious fondness for the reptile. The book was also nominated for this years CILIP Kate Greenway medal.

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