The Mother Goose Award was presented annually by Books for Children Book Club to the most exciting newcomer to British children's book illustration. The winner received 1000 pounds, a bronzed goose and a scroll. It was first awarded in 1979 and announced in April each year. It was discontinued in 2000
(Source: http://www.booktrusted.com/handbook/prizes/bfcmothergoose.htm (sighted 7/5/02)