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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Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears : a West African tale
Aardema, Verna.
The little house
Burton, Virginia Lee
Paper Book
The little house first stood in the country, but gradually the city moved closer and closer.
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...
Kitten's first full moon
Henkes, Kevin.
Paper Book
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...
The snowy day
Keats, Ezra Jack.
CD
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...
This is not my hat
Klassen, Jon.
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! 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...
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...
Un dia diferente para el senor Amos
Stead, Philip Christian.
Paper Book
Amos McGee es un entrañable guardia del zoológico. Todos los días visita a sus amigos: el elefante, la tortuga, el pingüino, el rinoceronte y la lechuza. Pero un día . . . "Aaaaaaa-chú". Un terrible resfriado le impide ir a trabajar, y es una estupenda ocasión para que sus amigos le demuestren...

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