Children's Book Suggestions | Caldecott Medal Winners

This month's scavenger hunt features some of our favorite Caldecott Medal winning picture books as we prepare for the announcement of this year's winner.

Updated December 5, 2024
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Locomotive
Floca, Brian.
Paper Book
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...
The snowy day
Keats, Ezra Jack.
Paper Book
CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER * #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER * The magic and wonder of winter's first snowfall is perfectly captured in this classic seasonal picture book celebrated by generations of readers--a beautiful gift for the holiday season! New York Public Library's #1 book on the...
The adventures of Beekle : the unimaginary friend
Santat, Dan
Paper Book
Winner of the Caldecott Medal #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator Dan Santat combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art in an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in...
Joseph had a little overcoat
Taback, Simms.
Paper Book
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...

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