Now it is fourth year, the winners of the Laugh Out Loud Awards - popularly known as the Lollies - have been announced tonight.  The awards were created by Scholastic, the children's publishing, education and media company, and recognise the funniest children's books.  The winners of the awards are decided by children and the scheme has a reach across over 6.5 million children.  

The Kids and Family Reading Report: UK edition, found that nearly two thirds of children aged 6-17 chose books that make them laugh to read for pleasure.  There are three categories in the Lollies.

The winners were selected by a shortlist chosen by a panel of judges including Michael Rosen, Alison Leach, Scott Evans and Andria Zafirakou.  Teachers and their classes, parents and children were then encouraged to get involved to read and discuss the books and cast votes for their favourites in each category to determine the winning titles.

The Winners this year are

(1) Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book

Ten Fat Sausages by Michelle Robinson and Tor Freeman

(2) Best Laugh Out Loud book for 6-8 year olds

The World's Worst Children 3 by David Walliams and Tony Ross

Congratulations to all of the winners!

(3) Best Laugh Out Loud Book for 9-13 year olds

I Bet I Can Make You Laugh by Joshua Seigal and Tim Wesson

Congratulations to all of the winners!