This lens lists books which have received the American Library Association's Caldecott Medal, which recognizes excellence in picture books for children. It was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. Together with the Newbery Medal it is the most prestigious American children's book prize.
Contents at a Glance
2007 Awards
2006 Awards
2005 Awards
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Medal Winner: Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
Story of a kitten who sees her first full moon and thinks it's a bowl of milk in the sky. -
Honor Book: The Red Book
A city girl, an island boy, and the reader are transported through the power of a mysterious red book. -
Honor Book: Coming On Home Soon
The longing of a child anticipating her mother's return. -
Honor Book: Knuffle Bunny : A Cautionary Tale
An ordinary trip to the laundromat with Dad becomes a hilarious epic drama of miscommunication when Trixie realizes that her beloved stuffed animal is left behind.
Caldecott Medal Links
- ALA Caldecott Medal Page
- Describes the American Library Association's Caldecott Award.
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