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Huw Aaron Wins Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Dreamy Tale

3/27/2026

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Huw Aaron won Waterstones' children's book prize for Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob at the March 26, 2026 ceremony.
The judges praised Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob for its dreamy style and rhyming text.
Huw Aaron's other book Unfairies was nominated in the younger readers category.
Janeen Hayat won the younger readers category with Evie and Maryam’s Family Tree.
The prize includes £5,000 and support for the winner's writing and illustrating career.

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Huw Aaron won Waterstones' children's book prize for Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob at the March 26, 2026 ceremony.
The judges praised Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob for its dreamy style and rhyming text.
Huw Aaron's other book Unfairies was nominated in the younger readers category.
Janeen Hayat won the younger readers category with Evie and Maryam’s Family Tree.
The prize includes £5,000 and support for the winner's writing and illustrating career.