Research Guides: Early Childhood Education: Caldecott Medal Winners

What is the Caldecott Medal?

The Caldecott Medal is "an award presented annually by the American Library Association to the illustrator of the most distinguished American picturebook for children published in the United States in the preceding year. The recipient must be a citizen or resident of the United States. The award was established in 1938."

"Caldecott Medal." The Cambridge Guide to Children's Books in English, edited by Victor Watson, Cambridge University Press, 1st edition, 2001. Credo Reference, search-credoreference-com.ezproxyness.helmlib.org/content/title/childbooks?tab=entries.

For a complete list of all Caldecott Medal Winning books please click the link below. To see which titles are available in the NECC libraries please scroll down the page or use the links in the left column to jump to a specific decade.

Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 - Present

Caldecott Medal Winner

Watercress by Andrea Wang; Jason Chin (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7.1.W3645 Wat 2021
ISBN: 9780823446247
Publication Date: 2021-03-30
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2022 Winner

Caldecott Medal Winner Newbery Honor Book APALA Award Winner A story about the power of sharing memories--including the painful ones--and the way our heritage stays with and shapes us, even when we don't see it. New England Book Award Winner A New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book While driving through Ohio in an old Pontiac, a young girl's Chinese immigrant parents spot watercress growing wild in a ditch by the side of the road. They stop the car, grabbing rusty scissors and an old paper bag, and the whole family wades into the mud to gather as much as they can. At first, she's embarrassed. Why can't her family just get food from the grocery store, like everyone else? But when her mother shares a bittersweet story of her family history in China, the girl learns to appreciate the fresh food they foraged--and the memories left behind in pursuit of a new life. Together, they make a new memory of watercress. Author Andrea Wang calls this moving, autobiographical story "both an apology and a love letter to my parents." It's a bittersweet, delicate look at how sharing the difficult parts of our histories can create powerful new moments of family history, and help connect us to our roots. Jason Chin's illustrations move between China and the American Midwest and were created with a mixture of traditional Chinese brushes and western media. The dreamy, nostalgic color palette brings this beautiful story to life. An endnote from the author describes her personal connection to the story, and an illustrator's note touches on both the process of the painting, and the emotional meaning brought to the work. New England Book Award Winner A New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of the Year A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of the Year A Washington Post Best Children's Book of the Year A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book Winner of the Cybils Award An SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Winner A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year An ALSC Notable Children's Book Named a best book of the year by Publishers Weekly, BookPage, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Lunch, Shelf Awareness , and more! A CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book An NPR 'Book We Love!' A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom; Michaela Goade (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7.L6623 We 2020
ISBN: 9781250203557
Publication Date: 2020-03-17
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2021 Winner.

Water is the first medicine.It affects and connects us all.Water is sacred. My people talk of a black snake that will destroy the land, Spoil the water, wreck everything in its path.They foretold that it wouldn't come for many, many years.Now the black snake is here.Told from the perspective of a Native American child, this bold and lyrical picture book written by Ojibwe/Métis author Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Tlingit artist Michaela Goade is a powerful call to action to defend Earth's natural resources--inspired by the Dakota Access Pipeline protests and similar movements led by Indigenous tribes all across North America.

The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander; Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)
Call Number: PS3601.L35388 U53 2019
ISBN: 9781328780966
Publication Date: 2019-04-02
Available at NECC Lawrence
2020 Winner

Winner of the 2020 Caldecott Medal A 2020 Newbery Honor Book Winner of the 2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award The Newbery Award-winning author of THE CROSSOVER pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree. Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. Robust back matter at the end provides valuable historical context and additional detail for those wishing to learn more.
Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall
Call Number: PZ7.B5319 Hel 2018
ISBN: 0316362387
Publication Date: 2018-04-10
2018 Winner

A beloved picture book from two-time Caldecott Medal award-winner Sophie Blackall that transports readers to the seaside in timeless, nautical splendor! Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside, there is water all around. Inside, the daily life of a lighthouse keeper and his family unfolds as the keeper boils water for tea, lights the lamp's wick, and writes every detail in his logbook. Step back in time and through the door of this iconic lighthouse into a cozy dollhouse-like interior with the extraordinary award-winning artist Sophie Blackall.
Radiant Child by Javaka Steptoe
Call Number: N6537.B233 S84 2016
ISBN: 0316213888
Publication Date: 2016-10-25
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2017 Winner

Winner of the Randolph Caldecott Medal and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Jean-Michel Basquiat and his unique, collage-style paintings rocketed to fame in the 1980s as a cultural phenomenon unlike anything the art world had ever seen. But before that, he was a little boy who saw art everywhere: in poetry books and museums, in games and in the words that we speak, and in the pulsing energy of New York City. Now, award-winning illustrator Javaka Steptoe's vivid text and bold artwork echoing Basquiat's own introduce young readers to the powerful message that art doesn't always have to be neat or clean--and definitely not inside the lines--to be beautiful.
Finding Winnie by Lindsay Mattick; Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7.1 .M38 Fin 2015
ISBN: 0316324906
Publication Date: 2015-10-20
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2016 Winner

A #1 New York Times Bestseller and Winner of the Caldecott Medal about the remarkable true story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh. In 1914, Harry Colebourn, a veterinarian on his way to tend horses in World War I, followed his heart and rescued a baby bear. He named her Winnie, after his hometown of Winnipeg, and he took the bear to war. Harry Colebourn's real-life great-granddaughter tells the true story of a remarkable friendship and an even more remarkable journey--from the fields of Canada to a convoy across the ocean to an army base in England... And finally to the London Zoo, where Winnie made another new friend: a real boy named Christopher Robin. Before Winnie-the-Pooh, there was a real bear named Winnie. And she was a girl!
The Adventures of Beekle: the Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat
Call Number: PZ7 .S23817 Adv 2014
ISBN: 0316199982
Publication Date: 2014-04-08
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2015 Winner

Dan Santat's Caldecott Medal-winning The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend is a humorous and thoughtful celebration of friends. This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match and--at long last--is given his special name: Beekle. The #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Dan Santat--creator of After the Fall and Are We There Yet?--combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art in an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world.
Locomotive by Brian Floca (Illustrator)
Call Number: TJ603.2 .F56 2013
ISBN: 9781416994152
Publication Date: 2013-09-03
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2014 Winner

The Caldecott Medal Winner, Sibert Honor Book, and New York Times bestseller Locomotive is a rich and detailed sensory exploration of America's early railroads, from the creator of the "stunning" (Booklist) Moonshot. It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling together, riding America's brand-new transcontinental railroad. These pages come alive with the details of the trip and the sounds, speed, and strength of the mighty locomotives; the work that keeps them moving; and the thrill of travel from plains to mountain to ocean. Come hear the hiss of the steam, feel the heat of the engine, watch the landscape race by. Come ride the rails, come cross the young country!
This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .K678144 Th 2012
ISBN: 0763655996
Publication Date: 2012-10-09
Available at NECC Haverhill and Lawrence.
2013 Winner

The 2013 Caldecott Medal winner! From the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling and award-winning I Want My Hat Back comes a second wry tale. When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly), trouble could be following close behind. So it's a good thing that enormous fish won't wake up. And even if he does, it's not like he'll ever know what happened. . . . Visual humor swims to the fore as the best-selling Jon Klassen follows his breakout debut with another deadpan-funny tale.
A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .R1814 Bal 2011
ISBN: 9780375858611
Publication Date: 2011-05-10
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2012 Winner

Winner of the 2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal This New York Times Bestseller and New York Times Best Illustrated Book relates a story about love and loss as only Chris Rashcka can tell it. Any child who has ever had a beloved toy break will relate to Daisy's anguish when her favorite ball is destroyed by a bigger dog. In the tradition of his nearly wordless picture book Yo! Yes?, Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka explores in pictures the joy and sadness that having a special toy can bring. Raschka's signature swirling, impressionistic illustrations and his affectionate story will particularly appeal to young dog lovers and teachers and parents who have children dealing with the loss of something special.
A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead; Erin E. Stead (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .S80856 Si 2010
ISBN: 1596434023
Publication Date: 2010-05-25
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2011 Winner

THE BEST SICK DAY EVER and the animals in the zoo feature in this striking picture book debut. Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In Amos McGee's case, all sorts of species, too! Every day he spends a little bit of time with each of his friends at the zoo, running races with the tortoise, keeping the shy penguin company, and even reading bedtime stories to the owl. But when Amos is too sick to make it to the zoo, his animal friends decide it's time they returned the favor. A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year and the winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal. This title has Common Core connections.

The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
Call Number: PZ8.2 .P456 Li 2009
ISBN: 0316013560
Publication Date: 2009-09-01
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2010 Winner

The Caldecott Award-winning and New York Times bestselling fable of compassion and kindness retold by acclaimed artist Jerry Pinkney. In award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney's wordless adaptation of one of Aesop's most beloved fables, an unlikely pair learn that no act of kindness is ever wasted. After a ferocious lion spares a cowering mouse that he'd planned to eat, the mouse later comes to his rescue, freeing him from a poacher's trap. With vivid depictions of the landscape of the African Serengeti and expressively-drawn characters, Pinkney makes this a truly special retelling, and his stunning pictures speak volumes. Don't miss these other classic retellings by Pinkney: The Little Mermaid The Grasshopper and the Ants The Tortoise and the Hare The Three Billy Goats Gruff Little Red Riding Hood Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
The House in the Night by Susan Marie Swanson; Beth Krommes (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .S97255 Hou 2008
ISBN: 9780618862443
Publication Date: 2008-05-05
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2009 Winner.

This Caldecott Medal-winning picture book gets children ready for bed with rhythmic text and glowing illustrations that explore the warmth and light that makes us feel at home. "Here is the key to the house." Inside the house are nighttime things both comforting and intriguing--a bed, many books--and outside, too, there are sources of light and joy--the moon, the sky--that reveal a reassuring order in the universe. This timeless bedtime tale takes readers through the house in the night, up into the sky, and back home again, all the while reminding us of the presence of love and wonder in our world. Susan Marie Swanson's spare verse and Beth Kromme's astonishing illustrations intertwine to create a comforting, magical story to revisit again and again.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .S4654 Inv 2007
ISBN: 9780439813785
Publication Date: 2007-03-01
Available at NECC Haverhill and Lawrence.
2008 Winner.

Don't miss Selznick's other novels in words and pictures, Wonderstruck and The Marvels, which together with The Invention of Hugo Cabret, form an extraordinary thematic trilogy!2008 Caldecott Medal winnerThe groundbreaking debut novel from bookmaking pioneer, Brian Selznick!Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks--like the gears of the clocks he keeps--with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo's undercover life and his most precious secret are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery.With 284 pages of original drawings and combining elements of picture book, graphic novel, and film, Brian Selznick breaks open the novel form to create an entirely new reading experience. Here is a stunning cinematic tour de force from a boldly innovative storyteller and artist.
Flotsam by David Wiesner
Call Number: PZ7 .W6367 Fl 2006
ISBN: 0618194576
Publication Date: 2006-09-04
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2007 Winner.

In this extraordinary Caldecott Medal winner and New York Times bestseller by David Wiesner, a beach day is the springboard to a wildly imaginative exploration of fantastical mysteries of the deep--and of human connections through time. A young boy comes to the beach eager to collect and examine flotsam--anything floating that has been washed ashore. But nothing among his usual finds compares with the discovery of a barnacle-encrusted underwater camera with its own secrets to share...and to keep. Meet unexpected underseas denizens and enter fascinating worlds within worlds in this entrancing celebration of imagination, creativity, and the impulse to share that which delights and amazes us. A beautiful picture book by a master of the form, David Wiesner, who has been awarded the Caldecott Medal three times and the Caldecott Honor twice.
The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster; Chris Raschka (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .J98 He 2005g
ISBN: 0786809140
Publication Date: 2005-04-26
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2006 Winner.

A Caldecott Medal Winner This award-winning tale by the author of the classic book The Phantom Tolbooth is a love song to that special relationship between grandparents and grandchild. The kitchen window at Nanna and Poppy's house is, for one little girl, a magic gateway. Everything important happens near it, through it, or beyond it. The world for this little girl will soon grow larger and more complex, but never more enchanting or deeply felt. Her story is both a voyage of discovery and a celebration of the commonplace wonders that define childhood, expressed as a joyful fusion of text with evocative and exuberant art that garnered the highest honor in children's book illustration in 2006.
Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .H389 Ki 2004
ISBN: 0060588284
Publication Date: 2004-03-02
Available at NECC Haverhil.
2005 Winner

This nationally bestselling picture book about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk, written by the celebrated author and illustrator Kevin Henkes, was awarded a Caldecott Medal. From one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today comes a memorable new character and a suspenseful adventure just right for reading and sharing at home and in the classroom. It is Kitten's first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. And she wants it. Does she get it Well, no . . . and yes. What a night! A brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures play second fiddle to the star of this classic picture book--brave, sweet and lucky Kitten! "Henkes's text, reminiscent of Margaret Wise Brown's work in the elemental words, rhythms, and appealing sounds, tells a warm, humorous story that's beautifully extended in his shimmering, gray-toned artwork."--ALA Booklist Indefatigable Kitten is a role model for all ages--taking chances, picking herself up when she fails, trying out new strategies to get what she wants, and figuring out when enough is enough. Winner of the Caldecott Medal, an ALA Notable Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award.
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein (Illustrator)
Call Number: GV551 .G47 2003
ISBN: 0761317910
Publication Date: 2003-09-05
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2004 Winner

The story of a daring tightrope walk between skyscrapers, as seen in Robert Zemeckis's The Walk, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit threw a tightrope between the two towers of the World Trade Center and spent an hour walking, dancing, and performing high-wire tricks a quarter mile in the sky. This picture book captures the poetry and magic of the event with a poetry of its own: lyrical words and lovely paintings that present the detail, daring, and--in two dramatic foldout spreads-- the vertiginous drama of Petit's feat. The Man Who Walked Between the Towers is the winner of the 2004 Caldecott Medal, the winner of the 2004 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books, and the winner of the 2006 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video.
My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .R6413 My 2002
ISBN: 0761315357
Publication Date: 2002-05-01
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2003 Winner.

Rabbit saves the day in a most ingeneous way. When Mouse lets his best friend, Rabbit, play with his brand-new airplane, trouble isn't far behind. From Caldecott Honor award winner Eric Rohmann comes a brand-new picture book about friends and toys and trouble, illustrated in robust, expressive prints. My Friend Rabbit is the winner of the 2003 Caldecott Medal.
The Three Pigs by David Wiesner
Call Number: PZ7 .W6367 Th 2001
ISBN: 0618007016
Publication Date: 2001-04-23
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2002 Winner

"Clever, whimsical and sophisticated." --New York Times Book Review Taking visual narrative to a new level, this picture book from the creator of Tuesday and Flotsam begins a seemingly familiar tale of three pigs preparing to build houses of straw, sticks, and bricks. But when the Big Bad Wolf comes looking for a snack, he huffs and puffs the first little pig right out of the story . . . and into the realm of pure imagination! Dialogue balloons pepper a wide variety of illustration styles taking readers through a dazzling fantasy universe to the surprising and happy ending. You will never look at "The Three Little Pigs"--or artwork--the same way again! "A funny, wildly imaginative tale that encourages readers to leap beyond the familiar; to think critically about conventional stories and illustration, and perhaps, to flex their imaginations and create wonderfully subversive versions of their own stories." -- ALA Booklist, Starred Review
So You Want to Be President? by Judith St. George; David Small (Illustrator)
Call Number: E176.1 .S699 2004
ISBN: 0399243178
Publication Date: 2004-08-19
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2001 Winner

This new version of the Caldecott-winning classic by illustrator David Small and author Judith St. George is updated with current facts and new illustrations to include our forty-second president, George W. Bush. There are now three Georges in the catalog of presidential names, a Bush alongside the presidential family tree, and a new face on the endpaper portraiture. Hilariously illustrated by Small, this celebration by St. George shows us the foibles, quirks and humanity of forty-two men who have risen to one of the most powerful positions in the world. Perfect for this election year--and every year!

Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .T1115 Jo 1999
ISBN: 0670878553
Publication Date: 1999-10-01
Available at NECC Haverhill.
2000 Winner.

Joseph had a little overcoat, but it was full of holes just like this book! When Joseph's coat got too old and shabby, he made it into a jacket. But what did he make it into after that? And after that?As children turn the pages of this book, they can use the die-cut holes to guess what Joseph will be making next from his amazing overcoat, while they laugh at the bold, cheerful artwork and learn that you can always make something, even out of nothing.
Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin; Mary Azarian (Illustrator)
Call Number: QC858.B46 M37 1998
ISBN: 0395861624
Publication Date: 1998-09-28
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1999 Winner

In this Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, the true story of Wilson Bentley and his singular fascination with snowflakes is rendered in rich prose and gorgeous artwork, perfect for the holidays, snow days, and everyday. Wilson Bentley was always fascinated by snow. In childhood and adulthood, he saw each tiny crystal of a snowflake as a little miracle and wanted to understand them. His parents supported his curiosity and saved until they could give him his own camera and microscope. At the time, his enthusiasm was misunderstood. But with patience and determination, Wilson catalogued hundreds of snowflake photographs, gave slideshows of his findings and, when he was 66, published a book of his photos. His work became the basis for all we know about beautiful, unique snowflakes today. This biographical tribute to a very special farmer is the perfect holiday gift or snow day read.
Rapunzel by Paul O. Zelinsky (Illustrator, Retold by); Brothers Brothers Grimm
Call Number: PZ8 .Z38 Rap 1997
ISBN: 0525456074
Publication Date: 1997-10-01
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1998 Winner

Surely among the most original and gifted of children's book illustrators, Paul O. Zelinsky has once again with unmatched emotional authority, control of space, and narrative capability brought forth a unique vision for an age-old tale. Few artists at work today can touch the level at which his paintings tell a story and exert their hold.Zelinsky's retelling of Rapunzel reaches back beyond the Grimms to a late-seventeenth-century French tale by Mlle. la Force, who based hers on the Neapolitan tale Petrosinella in a collection popular at the time. The artist understands the story's fundamentals to be about possessiveness, confinement, and separation, rather than about punishment and deprivation. Thus the tower the sorceress gives Rapunzel here is not a desolate, barren structure of denial but one of esoteric beauty on the outside and physical luxury within. And the world the artist creates through the elements in his paintings the palette, control of light, landscape, characters, architecture,interiors, costumes speaks to us not of an ugly witch who cruelly imprisons a beautiful young girl, but of a mother figure who powerfully resists her child's inevitable growth, and of a young woman and man who must struggle in the wilderness for the self-reliance that is the true beginningof their adulthood.As ever, and yet always somehow in newly arresting fashion, Paul O. Zelinsky's work thrillingly shows us the events of the story while guiding us beyond them to the truths that have made it endure.
Golem by David Wisniewski (Retold by); David Wisniewski (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ8.1 .W76 Gol 1996
ISBN: 0395726182
Publication Date: 1996-10-18
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1997 Winner

Winner of the 1997 Caldecott Medal Retold from traditional sources and accompanied by David Wisniewski's unique cut-paper illustrations, Golem is a dramatic tale of supernatural forces invoked to save an oppressed people. It also offers a thought-provoking look at the consequences of unleashing power beyond human control. The afterword discusses the legend of the golem and its roots in the history of the Jews. A Caldecott Medal Book.
Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann
Call Number: PZ7 .R1936 Of 1995
ISBN: 0399226168
Publication Date: 1995-09-28
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1996 Winner

"Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips -- such as 'always pull the toothpick out of your sandwhich' and 'never lick a stop sign in the winter' -- add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book." -- The Horn Book"Rathmann is a quick rising star in the world of chidren's books. In this book, she again shows her flair for creating real characters, dramatic situations and for knowing what will make young audiences giggle and think." -- Children's Book Review Magazine"Rathman brings a lighter-than-air comic touch to this outstanding, solid-as-a-brick picture book." -- Publisher's Weekly"A five-star performance." -- School Library Journal
Smoky Night by Eve Bunting; David Diaz (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7.B91527 Sl 1994
ISBN: 0152010351
Publication Date: 1995-07-01
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1995 Winner.

When the Los Angeles riots break out in the streets of their neighborhood, a young boy and his mother learn the values of getting along with others no matter what their background or nationality.
Grandfather's Journey 20th Anniversary by Allen Say (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .S2744 Gr 2013
ISBN: 0544050509
Publication Date: 2013-11-05
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1994 Winner

When he was a young man, Allen Say's grandfather left his home in Japan to explore the world. He began his journey by crossing the Pacific Ocean on a steamship, then wandered the deserts, farmlands, and cities of North America. Allen Say lovingly tells the story of his own family's cross-cultural history in elegant watercolor paintings that earned him a Caldecott Medal in 1994. This twentieth-anniversary gift edition of the modern classic features downloadable audio and an introduction by Allen Say.
Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully
Call Number: PZ7 .M478415 Mi 1992
ISBN: 0399221301
Publication Date: 1992-10-21
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1993 Winner

One day, a mysterious stranger arrives at a boardinghouse of the widow Gateau- a sad-faced stranger, who keeps to himself. When the widow's daughter, Mirette, discovers him crossing the courtyard on air, she begs him to teach her how he does it. But Mirette doesn't know that the stranger was once the Great Bellini- master wire-walker. Or that Bellini has been stopped by a terrible fear. And it is she who must teach him courage once again. Emily Arnold McCully's sweeping watercolor paintings carry the reader over the rooftops of nineteenth-century Paris and into an elegant, beautiful world of acrobats, jugglers, mimes, actors, and one gallant, resourceful little girl.
Tuesday by David Wiesner
Call Number: PZ7 .W6367 Tu 1991
ISBN: 0395551137
Publication Date: 1991-04-22
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1992 Winner

In David Wiesner's whimsical and elegant New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Medal-winner, the events of a delightfully unpredictable Tuesday invite readers to find the potential for the wondrousness in every day. It begins on Tuesday evening, when the frogs suddenly start to float. . . . Thrill to the humorous cascading adventures that follow in a celebration of possibility unbounded--and of unexpected cause and effect. From the genius of international superstar and three-time Caldecott Medalist David Wiesner, this entertaining, thought-provoking, and nearly-wordless tale unrolls with the precision and clarity of a silent movie. Engaging for all ages, this beloved and innovative classic is a perfect gift to enthrall the young and the young at heart.
Black and White by David Macaulay
Call Number: PZ7 .M1197 Bl 1990
ISBN: 0395521513
Publication Date: 1990-04-30
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1991 Winner

Winner of the 1991 Caldecott Medal Four stories are told simultaneously, with each double-page spread divided into quadrants. The stories do not necessarily take place at the same moment in time, but are they really one story?

Lon Po Po by Ed Young
Call Number: PZ8.1 .Y84 Lo 1989
ISBN: 0399216197
Publication Date: 1989-11-01
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1990 Winner

This Caldecott Medal-winning, classic retelling of Little Red Riding Hood is one of the most celebrated picture books of our time. With characteristic flair and energy, award-winning artist Ed Young illustrates the ancient Chinese version of the favorite fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. Young's vibrant, yet delicate, pastels and watercolors add drama to the deftly translated story. ★ ''A gripping variation of Red Riding Hood. This is an outstanding achievement that will be pored over again and again." --School Library Journal, starred review
Song and Dance Man by Karen Ackerman; Stephen Gammell (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .A1824 So 1988
ISBN: 0394893301
Publication Date: 2003-01-14
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1989 Winner

A beautifully nostalgic picture book about one grandfather's younger days that shows you're only as old as you feel! "In this affectionate story, three children follow their grandfather up to the attic, where he pulls out his old bowler hat, gold-tipped cane, and his tap shoes. Grandpa once danced on the vaudeville stage, and as he glides across the floor, the children can see what it was like to be a song and dance man. Gammell captures all the story's inherent joie de vivre with color pencil renderings that leap off the pages. Bespectacled, enthusiastic Grandpa clearly exudes the message that you're only as old as you feel, but the children respond--as will readers--to the nostalgia of the moment. Utterly original."--(starred) Booklist.
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
Call Number: PZ7.Y78 Ow 1987
ISBN: 0399214577
Publication Date: 1987-10-23
1988 Winner

Celebrating 30 years of the beloved classic Owl Moon from renowned children's book author Jane Yolen and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator John Schoenherr! Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and the world is silent as a dream. Whoo-whoo-whoo, the father calls to the mysterious nighttime bird. But there is no answer. Wordlessly the two companions walk along, for when you go owling you don't need words. You don't need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn't an owl, but sometimes there is. Distinguished author Jane Yolen has created a gentle, poetic story that lovingly depicts the special companionship of a young child and her father as well as humankind's close relatiohship to the natural world. Wonderfully complemented by John Schoenherr's soft, exquisite watercolor illustrations, this is a verbal and visual treasure, perfect for reading alound and sharing at bedtime.
Hey, Al by Arthur Yorinks; Richard Egielski (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .Y819 He 1987
ISBN: 9780374330606
Publication Date: 1986-11-01
1987 Winner

Al, a janitor, and his faithful dog, Eddie, live in a single room on the West Side. They eat together, they work together, they do everything together. So what's the problem? Thier room is crowded and cramped; their life is an endless struggle. Al and Eddie are practically at eachothers throats when a large and mysterious bird offers them a new life in paradise. After some debate, they decide to accept. Transported to a gorgeous island in the sky, Al and Eddie are soon living a life of ease and luxury. But they come to find that the grass can be a little too green on the other side. After a dramatic, nearly tragic escape from their paradise prison, both man and dog agree: there really is no place like home. Hey, Al is the winner of the 1987 Caldecott Medal.
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
Call Number: PZ7 .V266 Po 2000a
ISBN: 0395389496
Publication Date: 1985-10-28
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1986 Winner

The Polar Expressis a treasured holiday tradition. This lavish gift set includes a CD audio recording read by Liam Neeson, a keepsake "All Aboard" ornament, and a note from author Chris Van Allsburg. Awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1986, The Polar Expresshas sold more than 7 million copies, become a classic holiday movie, and been translated into stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.
Saint George and the Dragon by Margaret Hodges; Trina Schart Hyman
Call Number: PZ8.1 .H69 Sai 1984
ISBN: 0316367893
Publication Date: 1984-10-30
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1985 Winner

A Caldecott Medal-winning tale of bravery, perseverance, and peace. Saint George and the Dragon retells the segment from Spenser's The Faerie Queene, in which George, the Red Cross Knight, slays the dreadful dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years and brings joy to the land. This beautifully illustrated story is a lovely addition to any collection of fairytales or folk lore.
The Glorious Flight by Alice Provensen (Illustrator); Martin Provensen (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .P76 1987
ISBN: 0670342599
Publication Date: 2010-10-14
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1984 Winner

A biography of the man whose fascination with flying machines produced the Blériot XI, which crossed the English Channel in thirty-seven minutes in the early 1900s.
Shadow by Marcia Brown (Illustrator, Translator); The French of Blaise Cendrars (Translator)
Call Number: PQ2605.E55 F4713 1982
ISBN: 0684172267
Publication Date: 1982-05-01
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1983 Winner

Discover the mingling of past and present in this rich African story following Shadow--featuring delightfully spooky art by Caldecott Medal winner Marcia Brown. Shadow itself has no shadow... It goes forth at night to prowl around the fires. It even likes to mingle with the dancers. Thus it is both prowler and dancer. Discover the eerie translation of the poem by Blaise Cendrars about the rich history of African storytellers and shamans passing into memory. Marcia Brown's stunning illustrations in collage, inspired by her travels in Africa, evoke the atmosphere and drama of a life now haunted and enchanted by Shadow--the beliefs of the present and the spirits of the past.
Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7.V266 Ju 2011
ISBN: 0395304482
Publication Date: 1981-04-27
1982 Winner

The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home. But they were bored and restless and, looking for something interesting to do, thought they'd give Jumanji a try. Little did they know when they unfolded its ordinary-looking playing board that they were about to be plunged into the most exciting and bizare adventure of their lives. In his second book for children, Chris Van Allsburg again explores the ever-shifting line between fantasy and reality with this story about a game that comes startingly to life. His marvelous drawings beautifully convey a mix of the everyday and the extraordinary, as a quiet house is taken over by an exotic jungle.
Fables by Arnold Lobel (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ8.2 .L6 Fab
ISBN: 0060239735
Publication Date: 1980-08-06
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1981 Winner

Winner of the Caldecott Medal A pig flying through marshmallow clouds? A camel pirouetting through the desert? Where else could a reader find such marvelous things but in a fable? From the author-illustrator behind beloved Frog and Toad, Arnold Lobel, comes a collection of humorous, silly fables that will delight readers young and old. "The most remarkable of the author-illustrator's 60-plus bestselling award winners." --Publishers Weekly "There is enough cheerful nonsense in Mr. Lobel's fables to endear any child listener." --The New York Times "Lobel has come up with a magical addition to an ancient genre of storytelling." --Newsweek

Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall; Barbara Cooney (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .H14115 Ox
ISBN: 0140504419
Publication Date: 1983-10-27
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1980 Winner

Winner of the Caldecott Medal Thus begins a lyrical journey through the days and weeks, the months, and the changing seasons in the life of one New Englander and his family. The oxcart man packs his goods - the wool from his sheep, the shawl his wife made, the mittens his daughter knitted, and the linen they wove. He packs the birch brooms his son carved, and even a bag of goose feathers from the barnyard geese. He travels over hills, through valleys, by streams, past farms and villages. At Portsmouth Market he sells his goods, one by one - even his beloved ox. Then, with his pockets full of coins, he wanders through the market, buying provisions for his family, and returns to his home. And the cycle begins again. "Like a pastoral symphony translated into picture book format, the stunning combination of text and illustrations recreates the mood of 19-century rural New England."--The Horn Book
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses by Paul Goble
Call Number: PZ8 .G537 Gi 2001
ISBN: 0878881212
Publication Date: 1978-01-01
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1979 Winner

Though she is fond of her people, a girl prefers to live among the wild horses where she is truly happy and free.
Noah's Ark by Peter Spier
Call Number: BS1238.N6 S64 1977
ISBN: 0385094736
Publication Date: 1977-07-12
Available at NECC Haverhill
1978 Winner

★ Caldecott Medal Winner ★ "The book is a triumph, the definitive Noah's Ark."--Publishers Weekly Winner of the Caldecott Medal, an ALA Notable Children's Book, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, Peter Spier's Noah's Ark has been the iconic edition of this tale for over 40 years, in print continuously since its debut in 1977. In Spier's imaginative retelling, readers witness the danger and the grandeur of the terrifying flood but also the lighter moments: Noah's wife jumping on a crate to avoid the rats; Noah shooing all but two bees from a busy hive; and all the animal babies being born in the spring. It's an illustration feat that's both majestic and tender.
Ashanti to Zulu by Margaret Musgrove; Diane Dillon (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN645 .M87
ISBN: 0803703570
Publication Date: 1976-01-01
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1977 Winner

Artists Leo and Diane Dillon won their second consecutive Caldecott Medal for this stunning ABC of African culture. "Another virtuoso performance. . . . Such an astute blend of aesthetics and information is admirable, the child's eye will be rewarded many times over."--Booklist. ALA Notable Book; Caldecott Medal.
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears by Verna Aardema; Diane Dillon (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ8.1 .A213 Wh
ISBN: 0803760892
Publication Date: 1975-01-01
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1976 Winner

"In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. "Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark. . . . Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic text . . . An impressive showpiece." -Booklist, starred review. Winner of Caldecott Medal in 1976 and the Brooklyn Art Books for Children Award in 1977.
Arrow to the Sun by Gerald McDermott
Call Number: PZ8.1 .M159 Ar 1991
ISBN: 0670133698
Publication Date: 1974-06-10
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1975 Winner

With vibrant colors and bold geometric forms, Gerald McDermott brilliantly captures the stylized look of Pueblo Indian art in this Caldecott Award-winning retelling of an ancient legend. A young boy searches for his father, but before he can claim his heritage he must first prove his worthiness by passing through the four ceremonial chambers: the kiva of lions, the kiva of snakes, the kiva of bees, and the kiva of lightning. Striking in its simplicity and grace, Arrow to the Sun vividly evokes the Native American reverence for the source of all life--the Solar Fire. Winner of the Caldecott
Duffy and the Devil by Harve Zemach; Margot Zemach (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ8.1 .Z38 Du3
ISBN: 0374318875
Publication Date: 1973-01-01
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1974 Winner

Duffy and the Devil was a popular play in Cornwall in the nineteenth century, performed at the Christmas season by groups of young people who went from house to house. The Zemachs have interpreted the folk tale which the play dramatized, recognizable as a version of the widespread Rumpelstiltskin story. Its main themes are familiar, but the character and details of this picture book are entirely Cornish, as robust and distinctive as the higgledy-piggledy, cliff-hanging villages that dot England's southwestern coast from Penzance to Land's End. The language spoken by the Christmas players was a rich mixture of local English dialect and Old Cornish (similar to Welsh and Gaelic), and something of this flavor is preserved in Harve Zemach's retelling. Margot Zemach's pen-and-wash illustrations combine a refined sense of comedy with telling observation of character, felicitous drawing with decorative richness, to a degree that surpasses her own past accomplishments. Duffy and the Devil is a 1973 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year, a 1974 National Book Award Finalist for Children's Books, and the winner of the 1974 Caldecott Medal.
The Funny Little Woman by Arlene Mosel; Blair Lent (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ8.1.M8346 Fu
ISBN: 0525302654
Publication Date: 1972-10-06
1973 Winner

"Based on a tale by Lafcadio Hearn"--T.p verso.
One Fine Day by Nonny Hogrogian (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0020436203
Publication Date: 1974-09-01
1972 Winner

This humorous retelling of a favorite Armenian folktale is a story small children will follow and read along with ease. "One fine day a fox traveled through the great forest. When he reached the other side he was very thirsty." The jaunty red fox stole milk from an old farm woman, lost his tail under the annoyed woman's knife, and spent the day bargaining to get it back. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished picture book of 1971.
A Story, a Story by Gail E. Haley (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ8.1.H139 St 1988
ISBN: 0689712014
Publication Date: 1988-02-28
1971 Winner

Discover how an African trickster god made it possible for people to tell stories in this brightly illustrated, Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. Long, long ago there were no stories on earth for children to hear. All stories belonged to Nyame, the Sky God. Ananse, the Spider man, wanted to buy some of these stories, so he spun a web up to the sky to bargain with the Sky God. The price the Sky God asked was Osebo, the leopard-of-the-terrible-teeth, Mmboro the hornet-who-stings-like-fire, and Mmoatia the fairy-whom-men-never-see. Can Ananse capture these sly creatures and give the children of earth stories to tell?

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7.S8177 Sy 2005
ISBN: 1416902066
Publication Date: 2005-11-01
Available at NECC Haverhill.
1970 Winner

Caldecott Medal Winner This deluxe edition of Sylvester and the Magic Pebble truly recaptures that magic for a whole new generation of readers--featuring retouched, vibrant illustrations and William Steig's moving Caldecott Medal acceptance speech. One rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish that brings unexpected results. How Sylvester is eventually reunited with his loving family and restored to his own donkey self makes a story that is beautifully tender and perfectly joyful.
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship by Arthur Ransome; Uri Shulevitz (Illustrator)
Call Number: Pz8 .R174 Fo
ISBN: 9780374324421
Publication Date: 1968-01-01
1969 Winner

When the Czar proclaims that he will marry his daughter to the man who brings him a flying ship, the Fool of the World sets out to try his luck and meets some unusual companions on the way. The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship is the winner of the 1969 Caldecott Medal.
Drummer Hoff by Barbara Emberley; Ed Emberley (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ8.3 .E515 Dr
ISBN: 9780671662486
Publication Date: 1967-10-01
1968 Winner

A rhyming, vibrantly illustrated picture book based on the folk song of seven soldiers. Ed Emberley won the 1968 Caldecott Medal for his bold illustrations for Barbara Emberley's jaunty adaptation of the cumulative folk song about soldiers who build a magnificent cannon and Drummer Hoff, who fires it off.
Sam, Bangs and Moonshine by Evaline Ness (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7.N4384 Sam 1966
ISBN: 9780805003147
Publication Date: 1966-09-01
1967 Winner

Samantha (known as Sam) is a fisherman’s daughter who dreams rich and lovely dreams--moonshine, her father says. But when her tall stories bring disaster to her friend Thomas and her cat Bangs, Sam learns to distinguish between moonshine and reality.
Always Room for One More by Sorche Nic Leodhas; Nonny Hogrogian (Illustrator)
Call Number: Pz8.3 .5492 Il 1965
ISBN: 9780805003314
Publication Date: 1965-09-15
1966 Winner

Lachie MacLachlan, the generous hero of this enchanting tale, is the exception to the rule that the Scots are a thrifty lot. In his "wee house in the heather," Lachie lives with his family of twelve, and he welcomes to his hearth every weary traveler who passes by on a stormy night. "There's always room for one more," says Lachie, and how his grateful guests say a wonderful "thank you" provides a delightfully warm and tender ending to this hilarious tale of kindness. The story, derived from an old Scottish folk song, is reflected superbly in the charming illustrations of Nonny Hogrogian. Always Room for One More is the winner of the 1966 Caldecott Medal.
May I Bring a Friend? by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers; Beni Montresor (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .D4417 May
ISBN: 0689206151
Publication Date: 1971-02-01
1965 Winner

An imaginative boy brings a surprising array of friends to dine at the palace in this Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. One day, a small boy receives a very special invitation--the King and the Queen have invited him to the castle for tea. He accepts, with one question: "May I bring a friend?" "Any friend of our friend is welcome here," says the King. But their guest's friend turns out to be someone they never expected! Beatrice Schenk de Regniers's rhythmic text and the fantastical, jewellike artwork of Beni Montresor have made this book a favorite for more than twenty-five years.
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7.S47 Wh 1991
ISBN: 9780060254926
Publication Date: 2012-12-26
Available at NECC Haverhill and Lawrence
1964 Winner

Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. A must for every child's bookshelf. This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. When Max dresses in his wolf suit and causes havoc in the house, his mother sends him to bed. From there, Max sets sail to an island inhabited by the Wild Things, who name him king and share a wild rumpus with him. But then from far away across the world, Max smells good things to eat... Let the wild rumpus continue as this classic comes to life like never before with new reproductions of Maurice Sendak's artwork. Astonishing state-of-the-art technology faithfully captures the color and detail of the original illustrations. Sendak himself enthusiastically endorsed this impressive new interpretation of his art. Mary Pols of Time magazine wrote that "what makes Sendak's book so compelling is its grounding effect: Max has a tantrum and in a flight of fancy visits his wild side, but he is pulled back by a belief in parental love to a supper 'still hot." Generations have shared this beautiful picture book, and children of all ages will want to return to it again and again. New York Public Library's #4 book on the list of "Top Check Outs of All Time" One of the National Education Association's "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children" The top picture book in School Library Journal's survey of its readers Maurice Sendak was also the creator of such classics as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, Higglety Pigglety Pop!, and Nutshell Library.
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7.K2253 Sn 1978
ISBN: 0590030310
Publication Date: 1978
Available at NECC Haverhill and Lawrence
1963 Winner

The adventures of Peter, a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.
Once a Mouse... by Marcia Brown (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ8.2 .H5 On
ISBN: 9780684126623
Publication Date: 1972-04-01
1962 Winner

Marcia Brown retells an Indian fable from the Hitopadesa in this Caldecott Medal-winning tale of a mouse who becomes a tiger. When a small mouse's life is threatened by large jungle predators, a kindly hermit uses magic to change him into a cat, a dog, and a majestic tiger. But the proud tiger must suffer the consequences when he becomes ungrateful and forgets his humble origins. Marcia Brown's magical woodcuts bring this Indian fable to life with the mastery that won her a second Caldecott Medal.
Baboushka and the Three Kings by Ruth Robbins; Nicolas Sidjakov (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ8.1.R5 Bab 1960
ISBN: 9780395276730
Publication Date: 1960-09-15
Winner of the 1961 Caldecott Medal

The Russian folktale about an old woman's endless search for the Christ child.

Nine Days to Christmas by Marie Hall Ets; Aurora Labastida
Call Number: PZ7.E855 Ni 1959
ISBN: 9780486815329
Publication Date: 2017-10-18
1960 Winner

Generations of readers have treasured this 1960 Caldecott Medal winner and its tale of a little Mexican girl's excitement at the approach of Christmas. Ceci eagerly awaits Las Posadas, the traditional nine-day series of yuletide celebrations. This year she'll lead the candlelight procession that reenacts Mary and Joseph's trek to Bethlehem. Meanwhile, Mother takes her to the old marketplace to choose her very first piñata. Ceci is dazzled by the colorful array of options, and after making her choice has second thoughts about the fate of her piñata once the posada takes place. Graced by evocative illustrations, this international holiday classic is now available in a lovely hardcover edition. "The youngest child will be completely transported by this story," noted The Atlantic, and readers of all ages will be charmed by the child's-eye view of Mexican culture.
Chanticleer and the Fox by Geoffrey Chaucer; Barbara Cooney (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ8.2.C47 Ch
ISBN: 9780690185614
Publication Date: 1958-01-01
1959 Winner

King of the barnyard, Chanticleer struts about all day. When a fox bursts into his domain, dupes him into crowing, and then grabs him in a viselike grip, Chanticleer must do some quick thinking to save himself and his barnyard kingdom. Winner, 1959 Caldecott Medal Notable Children's Books of 1940-1970 (ALA) Winner, 1992 Kerlan Award
Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey
Call Number: PSZ7.M1336 Ti 1957
ISBN: 9780670715121
Publication Date: 1957-12-02
1958 WInner

The spell of rain, gulls, a foggy morning, the excitement of sailing, the quiet of the night, the sudden terror of a hurricane, and the peace of a Maine island as a family packs up to leave are shown in poetic language and vibrant, evocative pictures.
A Tree Is Nice by Janice May Udry; Marc Simont (Illustrator)
Call Number: QK475.8 .U36 1956
ISBN: 9780064431477
Publication Date: 1987-07-16
1957 Winner

Winner of the Caldecott Medal "A radiant and buoyant picture book." --The Horn Book A Tree Is Nice is a classic tale about the beauty of the everyday world. "Simont's watercolors perfectly complement the poetic simplicity of the text, allowing the reader room to engage in his or her own imaginative embroiderings about trees" (Children's Books and Their Creators). Trees are beautiful. They fill up the sky. If you have a tree, you can climb up its trunk, roll in its leaves, or hang a swing from one of its limbs. Cows and babies can nap in the shade of a tree. Birds can make nests in the branches. A tree is good to have around. A tree is nice.
Frog Went A-Courtin' by John Langstaff; Feodor Rojankovsky (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ8.3.R65 Fr 1955
ISBN: 0156339005
Publication Date: 1972-04-26
1956 Winner

Winner of the 1956 Caldecott Medal "A favorite old nursery ballad now appears in resplendent new dress. . . . Illustrator Feodor Rojankovsky somehow manages to combine quaintness with sophistication and his doughty frog, the coy mouse . . . and others make charming company."--The New York Times Book Review
Cinderella by Marcia Brown
Call Number: PZ8.P426 Ci
ISBN: 9780684126760
Publication Date: 1971-11-01
1955 Winner

A magical adaptation Charles Perrault's French classic that has been translated and illustrated by Marcia Brown, earning her the Caldecott Medal as well as the love of children everywhere. Even in rags, Cinderella is a hundred times more beautiful than her cruel stepsisters. And how she wishes to go to the prince's ball! But her sisters delight in telling her that people would only laugh at her at the palace. Fortunately, Cinderella is blessed with a fairy godmother who can turn pumpkins into golden coaches, lizards into footmen, and rags into riches. At the ball, Cinderella will have the most thrilling night of her life--until the stroke of midnight!
Madeline's Rescue by Ludwig Bemelmans
Call Number: PZ8.3.B425 Mah 3 1953
ISBN: 9780140566512
Publication Date: 2000-05-01
1954 Winner

Winner of the Caldecott Medal "In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines the smallest one was Madeline." Nothing frightens Madeline--not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline stories are true classics that continue to charm readers even after 75 years! When Madeline falls into the river Seine and nearly drowns, a courageous canine comes to her rescue. Now Genevieve the dog is Madeline's cherished pet, and the envy of all the other girls. What can be done when there's just not enough hound to go around? Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) was the author of the beloved Madeline books, including Madeline, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Madeline's Rescue, winner of the Caldecott Medal.
The Biggest Bear by Lynd Ward
Call Number: PZ7.W2146 Bi 1952
ISBN: 9780395148068
Publication Date: 1952-06-01
1953 Winner

Johnny Orchard brings home a playful bear cub that soon becomes huge and a nuisance to the neighbors.
Finders Keepers by Will Lipkind; Mordvinoff Nicolas (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .L6637 Fi 1951
ISBN: 9780156309509
Publication Date: 1989-08-01
1952 Winner

Two dogs find one bone and have difficulty deciding which of them owns it. "Here is a perfect combination of rollicking story and pictures that have strength, life and humor in every line."--The Horn Book
The Egg Tree by Katherine Milhous (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7.M596 Eg
ISBN: 9780684127163
Publication Date: 1971-12-01
1951 Winner

One Easter morning, Katy and Carl went on an egg hunt through Grandmom's house. Katy couldn't find anything until she went up to the attic. And there she discovered a very special set of eggs... Grandmom had painted them when she was a little girl. And now, she hung them from the branches of a tiny tree--an Egg Tree! So began a very special Easter tradition. This Caldecott Medal-winning story of a Pennsylvania Dutch Easter will surely inspire children to make Egg Trees of their very own.

The Song of the Swallows by Leo Politi (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7.P753 So
ISBN: 9780684188317
Publication Date: 1987-07-15
1950 Winner

This time the story is of the friendship between Juan, a little boy in the California town of Capistrano and Julian, the old gardener and bell-ringer at the Mission of San Juan Capistrano. It is Julian who tells Juan of old days at the Mission. Together they ring the bells to welcome the swallows as they come flying in from the sea on St. Joseph's day.
The Big Snow by Berta Hader (Illustrator); Elmer Hader; Hader Elmer (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .H117 Bh 1993
ISBN: 9780689717574
Publication Date: 1993-10-31
1949 Winner

The woodland animals were all getting ready for the winter. Geese flew south, rabbits and deer grew thick warm coats, and the raccoons and chipmunks lay down for a long winter nap. Come Christmastime, the wise owls were the first to see the rainbow around the moon. It was a sure sign that the big snow was on its way.
White Snow, Bright Snow by Alvin Tresselt; Roger Duvoisin (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7.T732 Wh
ISBN: 9780688411619
Publication Date: 1947-04-01
1948 Winner

* Caldecott Medal Winner * ALA Notable Book * The classic Caldecott Medal-winning picture book about a neighborhood transformed by a delightful snowfall, from the legendary picture book duo Alvin Tresselt and Roger Duvoisin. When the first flakes fell from the grey sky, the postman and the farmer and the policeman and his wife scurried about doing all the practical things grown-ups do when a snowstorm comes. But the children laughed and danced, and caught the lacy snowflakes on their tongues. All the wonder and delight a child feels in a snowfall is caught in the pages of this book--the frost ferns on the windowsill, the snowman in the yard and the mystery and magic of a new white world. Roger Duvoisin's pictures in soft blue half-tones with brilliant splashes of yellow and red emphasize the happiness and humor as well as the poetic quality of the text. First published in 1947, this classic picture book won the 1948 Caldecott Medal and was the first of eighteen picture book collaborations by Alvin Tresselt and Roger Duvoisin.
The Little Island by Margaret Wise Brown; Leonard Weisgard (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .B8163 Ln
ISBN: 9780385073813
Publication Date: 1946-09-03
1947 Winner

Depicts the changes that occur on a small island as the seasons come and go, as day changes to night, and as a storm approaches.
The Rooster Crows by Maud Petersham (Illustrator); Miska Petersham (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ8.3 .P447 Ro
ISBN: 9780027731002
Publication Date: 1969-03-01
1946 Winner

The Caldecott Medal-winning collection of classic American rhymes, songs, and jingles. Beautifully rendered illustrations accompany well-known nursery rhymes, counting-out games, skipping-rope songs, finger games, and other schoolyard classics beloved by generations of American children. Collected from across America, The Rooster Crows features rhymes both old and new, and will be a perfect addition to any child's collection.
Prayer for a Child by Rachel Field; Elizabeth Orton Jones (Illustrator)
Call Number: BV265 .F5
ISBN: 9780027351903
Publication Date: 1968-11-01
1945 WInner

Ideal for sharing, this Caldecott Medal-winning beloved classic presents an illustrated prayer full of the intimate gentleness for familiar things, the love of friends and family, and the kindly protection of God. Bless this milk and bless this bread Bless this soft and waiting bed Where I presently shall be Wrapped in sweet security Winner of the Caldecott Medal and in print since 1941, this is a prayer for boys and girls all over the world. It carries a universal appeal for all ages and brings to our hearts and minds the deep responsibility of preserving for all times the faith and hopes of little children.
Many Moons by James Thurber; Marc Simont (Illustrator); Louis Slobodkin (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ7 .T422 Man 1991
ISBN: 9780152518721
Publication Date: 1990-09-12
1944 Winner

A wise tale of a little princess who wanted the moon and got it. "Grown-ups themselves will find the book hilariously funny. . . . The lovely, squiggly illustrations in color are exactly right."--The New Yorker
The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton
Call Number: PZ7 .B84 Li 1969
ISBN: 9780547350554
Publication Date: 2009-12-15
1943 Winner

This picture book about the changes that come to a little house is beautiful and timeless. The little house first stood in the country, but gradually the city moved closer and closer... In 1942, Virginia Lee Burton created The Little House, and since then generations of readers have been enchanted by the story of this happy home and her journey from the pleasures of nature to the bustling city, and back again.
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey (Illustrator)
Call Number: ESL PZ7 .M1336 Mak 1999
ISBN: 0140501711
Publication Date: 1976-09-30
Available at NECC Lawrence.
1942 Winner

This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1941, Make Way for Ducklings has been described as "one of the merriest picture books ever" (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf.
They Were Strong and Good by Robert Lawson
Call Number: PZ7.L4384 Th 1968
ISBN: 9780670699490
Publication Date: 1940-01-01
1941 Winner

Awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1941, They Were Strong and Good is a classic book that follows the path of one family's journey through American history. Robert Lawson introduces us to his forefathers and with them we brave Caribbean storms, travel to the wharf markets of New York, and fight in the Civil War. Amidst these adventures Lawson's grandparents meet, marry, and raise a family, and later his parents follow the same cycle of life. But this book is more than just the story of one family, it's a social history of our country. It reminds us to be proud of our ancestors--who they were, what they did, and the effect that they had on the nation we live in today. None of them were great or famous, but they were strong and good. They worked hard and had many children. They all helped to make the United States the great nation that it now is. Let us be proud of them and guard well the heritage they have left us.
Abraham Lincoln by Ingri D'Aulaire (Illustrator); Edgar Parin D'Aulaire (Illustrator)
Call Number: E457.905 .A86 1957
ISBN: 9780440406907
Publication Date: 1987-04-01
1940 Winner

From his humble beginnings in the Kentucky wilderness to the peak of his career as President, this picture biography brings Lincoln to life for first-time readers.
Mei Li by Thomas Handforth (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ27 .H192 Me 1990
ISBN: 9780385074018
Publication Date: 1955-04-01
1939 Winner

After spending an eventful day at the fair held on New Year's Eve, Mei Li arrives home just in time to greet the Kitchen God.
Animals of the Bible by Dorothy P. Lathrop (Illustrator)
Call Number: BS663.F5 1965
ISBN: 0397315368
Publication Date: 1937-01-01
1938 Winner

Dorothy Lathrop's Animals of the Bible won the very first Caldecott Medal when it was originally published in 1937. Now, in honor of the sixtieth anniversary of this prestigious medal and its first recipient, comes this special deluxe edition of Lathrop's award-winning collection of some of the Bible's most extraordinary animals. Thirty richly detailed black-and-white drawings illustrate the favorite stories of the Creation, Noah's Ark, the first Christmas, and many others. A glorious tribute to a great tradition in children's literature, this special anniversary edition will be a keepsake to treasure for years to come.