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"More More More," Said the Baby: Three Love Stories
Brightly framed gouache paintings reflect each child's sense of security and joy as a loving adult “catches” that baby up. This creative use of color, shape, and rhythm marks a unique and distinctive celebration of family life.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1991 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780688091736
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1 is One
Simple verse and delicate old-fashioned paintings and drawings introduce numerals from one to twenty. Each page is bordered with charming drawings of wild flowers. Within the borders children and scenes from nature represent the number depicted.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1957 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780809810475
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Abraham Lincoln
Well-known anecdotes of Lincoln, particularly of his youth and prairie years, are re counted with strength and humor in this picture biography. Lithographs in color and black and white reveal details of American life in the 1800s.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1940 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780440406907
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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
In four delightful “visual chapters,” Beekle, an imaginary friend, undergoes an emotional journey looking for his human. Santat uses fine details, kaleidoscopic saturated colors, and exquisite curved and angular lines to masterfully convey the emotional essence of this special childhood relationship.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2015 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316199988
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The Ageless Story
The story of the Christ Child is told through Gregorian music, biblical text, and illus trations that are an adaptation of illuminated manuscripts. The illustrations are a blend of early Renaissance religious art in a New England setting.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1940 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997489920
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Ain’t Burned All the Bright
An interplay of poetry and art showcases a Black family during the first summer of COVID. In three breaths, the teen narrator describes how his family copes with the challenges of that time.
- Fiction, Poetry, Verse Novel, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2023 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781534439467
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Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse
Alexander, an unappreciated house mouse, envies Willy the windup mouse because everyone loves and coddles him. After asking the wizard lizard to change him into a windup mouse, Alexander has a change of heart. Large, bold collages enhance the simply told story.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1970 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780394829111
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All Around the Town
Snappy rhythm of the text and splashes of color in the illustrations capture the gaiety and pace of city life. Each verse is about a city sight and the rhymes are arranged in alphabetical order, from Aeroplane to Zoo.- Alphabet Books
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1949 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780397301423
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All Falling Down
So many things fall—petals, rain, apples, even Daddy's book when his head begins to nod. This quiet, reflective book is illustrated with pastel colors. There is a surprise ending when Daddy tosses the baby in the air.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780060268312
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All in the Morning Early
Asked by his mother to take a sack of corn to the mill, Sandy starts on his way. With each animal or person he meets along the way, the cumulative rhythmic tale grows longer. The drawings, with their overlapping colors, place the scene in Scotland, where the old rhyme originated.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1964 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780030801129
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All the World
Frazee's small vignettes and sweeping double-page spreads invite readers to share a joyful day with a diverse, multigenerational community. Flowing lines and harmonious colors give vibrant life to Scanlon's poetic text.- Fiction, Poetry
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2010 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781416985808
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Alma and How She Got Her Name
Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela thinks her name is too long, so her father tells her the story of where it came from.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2019 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763693558
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Alphabatics
Brightly colored letters of the alphabet become acrobats as they twist and turn until they become the objects that represent the letters: A becomes an ark, J becomes a jack-in-the-box, S becomes a swan.- Fiction, General Fiction, Alphabet Books
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1987 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780027615203
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Alphabet City
Photorealistic paintings of urban environment present an imaginative variety of views and perspectives, textures, and light. Each painting stands alone as a handsome, balanced piece. Together they are an inspiring exercise in seeing patterns and art in everyday things.
- Nonfiction, Language, Alphabet Books
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1996 (Honor Title)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780670856312
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Always Room for One More
A man invites all passersby to share his house with his wife and ten children until the house finally bursts apart. The Scottish folk song is told in lilting verse and illustrated in a subdued, dreamy manner.- Fiction, Poetry, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1966 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780805003314
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The Amazing Bone
On her way home from school, hapless heroine Pearl Pig finds an amazing talking bone. When the delectable piglet is waylaid by a debonair fox, the amazing bone saves Pearl. Sunny, fresh, springtime landscapes provide the background for the welldressed characters.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1977 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780312564216
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America's Ethan Allen
Brave and rebellious Ethan Allen is born in the wilds of the old colony of Con necticut. He grows into a rugged frontier hero who leads the Green Moun tain Boys. The illustrations and writing style resound with patriotism and historical significance.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1950 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780395244494
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An American ABC
Familiar symbols, historic places, and legendary figures form the basis of this patriotic interpretation of the alphabet. Decorated in red, white, blue, and black, each letter provides a brief lesson in American history. The strength and courage of those who shaped America are visible in the drawings.- Alphabet Books
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1942 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997489968
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Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti
The moon is in the sky because Anansi, the great African folklore hero, could not decide which of his six sons should have it. Bright, geometric designs, bold, stylized animals, and rhythmic speech patterns are based on the Ashanti culture.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1973 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780590473408
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Anatole
Shocked and shaken when he overhears humans saying that mice are terrible and dirty, Anatole the mouse determines to give humans something in return for the food he takes. Red, white, blue, and gray illustrations alternate with black-and-white ones as they reveal the world from the perspective of a French mouse.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1957 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780370007274
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Anatole and the Cat
Mouse Anatole, a loving husband and caring father, bicycles through the streets of Paris each night on his way to work. When a cat arrives on the scene, Anatole succeeds where thousands of other mice have failed. Gray drawings with accents of red, white, and blue and a smattering of French words reinforce the setting of the story.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1958 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780375855474
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Andy and the Lion
The old story of Androcles and the lion is retold in a modern setting. Andy signs out a book about lions from the library. The next day he comes upon a lion with a thorn stuck in his paw. Told and illustrated with robust tall-tale humor, the twists of the tale lead to a fine friendship.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1939 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670124336
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The Angry Moon
A legend of the peoples of Alaska is retold with vigor, using lavish, full-color illustrations that elaborate on original Tlingit motifs. When Lapowinsa mocks the moon, she is taken into the sky country. Her friend must overcome many obstacles before he is able to rescue her.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1971 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780316797375
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Animals of the Bible
The Old and New Testaments of the King James Version are the sources for thirtyone stories about animals. Black-and-white full-page illustrations include the flora of biblical lands and portray the animals with reverence.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1938 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780397300471
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Ape in a Cape: An Alphabet of Odd Animals
Bold, humorous, colorful pictures and short, nonsense verses combine to create a lively alphabet book. From the “bear in despair” to the “yak with a pack,” there is wonderful fun and imagination on each page.- Alphabet Books
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1953 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780156078306
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April's Kittens
After her cat has kittens, April must decide on the one cat to keep. Illustrations of the black cats make them look fuzzy and furry. Occasional touches of red add a dash of color.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1941 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780060244002
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Arrow to the Sun
The son of the Lord of the Sun sets out to find his father in this adaptation of a Pueblo legend. On his way, he undergoes four trials to prove his relationship to the Sun. The stylized, strong geometric art vividly portrays the desert and its intense sun colors.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1975 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780140502114
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Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions
Twenty-six different African tribal traditions and customs are introduced using the English alphabet as the vehicle. A border on each page frames the text and illustrations, where glowing colors mix with rich browns. The attention to authentic detail in each painting is remarkable.- Fiction, Customs & Holidays, Alphabet Books
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1977 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780803703575
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Baboushka and the Three Kings
Old Baboushka declined to go with the three kings in search of the Child. Now, every year at Christmastime she continues her endless, endless search. On her way she leaves gifts for children. Rich, four-color, angular pictures in primitive style adorn the Russian tale.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1961 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780395276730
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A Ball for Daisy
In a wordless book with huge children's appeal, Chris Raschka gives us the story of an irrepressible little dog whose most prized possession is accidentally destroyed. With brilliant economy of line and color, Raschka captures Daisy's total (yet temporary) devastation. A buoyant tale of loss, recovery and friendship.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2012 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780375858611
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Bambino the Clown
The full colors and excitement of a circus clown's act are experienced by a sad young boy whom Bambino befriends. Peter is invited into the clown's dressing room, watches him apply his makeup, and becomes a very funny part of the show.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1948 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670147564
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Barkis
A bickering brother and sister squabble over the ownership of a new puppy and cat. They finally reach a solution that makes them both happy. Soft brown-and-black drawings of the winsome cat and dog are set against white backgrounds.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1939 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780765190567
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Bartholomew and the Oobleck
Tired of snow, fog, rain, and sunshine, the king wants something new to fall from the sky. What he gets are green, gooey globs of oobleck that threaten to destroy the kingdom. Comical illustrations in black-and-white become greener and greener as the oobleck spreads.
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1950 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780394800752
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Bear Came Along
After tumbling into a river, Bear is swept into an epic journey, collecting woodland companions along the way.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2020 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316464475
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Bear Party
When the koala bears become very angry with each other, it is “the wise old bear who lives at the top of the tallest Eucalyptus tree” who decides what to do. The koala bears are shown dressed in all the finery of a masked costume party, while wonderful onomatopoeic words describe the sounds of the musical instruments.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670050154
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Ben's Trumpet
The mood, sounds, and rhythms of jazz pulsate through the illustrations as Ben sits on the fire escape and blows his imaginary trumpet to the jazz sounds emanating from the Zig Zig Jazz Club. Set in the twenties and illustrated with dynamic blackand-white drawings, this is the story of one boy's dream coming true.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1980 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780688801946
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Berry Song
Featuring informative back matter, this picture book follows a Tlingit grandmother and granddaughter as they gather berries like their ancestors before them.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2023 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316494175
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Big Cat, Little Cat
Simple and joyful domestic routines underscore the deeply entwined lives of two feline companions and the impact of loss on one.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2018 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626723719
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A Big Mooncake for Little Star
A mischievous child and her mother bake a mooncake and the temptation of sweet treats unfolds nightly against an inky black sky. The phases of the moon have never been so tasty!- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2019, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2019 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316404488
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The Big Snow
When they see the wild geese flying overhead, all the woodland animals scurry to get ready for winter. After the big snow they slowly emerge to find food. Black-andwhite drawings are occasionally interspersed with full-color paintings.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1949 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780689717574
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The Biggest Bear
Humiliated because his family has the only barn that never has a bear skin hanging on it, Johnny sets out with his shotgun in search of a bear. He returns home with a live, cuddly, hungry bear cub that soon grows into a big, rambunctious, voracious bear. The illustrations are sensitive, strong, and robust.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1953 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780395150245
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Bill Peet: An Autobiography
From the time he learned to manipulate a crayon, drawing has been a consuming passion for Bill Peet. He tells how that passion affected his life, from childhood, through his work at the Disney Studios, to his life as an author. Using his usual artistic style, Peet has filled his autobiography with new black-and-white illustrations.- Nonfiction, Autobiography
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1990 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780395509326
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Black and White
Macaulay interweaves fantasy and reality in a tale of parents, trains, and cows. The author recommends careful inspection of words and pictures to both minimize and enhance confusion.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1991 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780395521519
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Blackout
A summer's power outage draws an urban family up to their building's roof and then down to the street for an impromptu block party. Rocco illuminates details and characters with a playful use of light and shadow in his cartoon-style illustrations. He delivers a terrific camaraderie-filled adventure that continues even when the electricity returns.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2012 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781423121909
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Blueberries for Sal
On the same day that Little Sal and her mother go to Blueberry Hill to pick blueberries, so do Little Bear and his mother. Soon a mix-up in mothers occurs. Dark blue-and-white type and drawings promote gentle humor against the ruggedness of Blueberry Hill.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1949 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670175918
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Boats on the River
There are warships, ocean liners, rowboats, and many other boats on the river that flows by the city and out to sea. Full-color paintings show close and distant views of the boats.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1947 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670177257
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Book of Nursery and Mother Goose Rhymes
Three hundred seventy-six rhymes are delicately illustrated in this oversized book. A soft, cheerful tone pervades the sketches, many of which were inspired by scenes of the English countryside. A small sketch of a goose appears on almost every page.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1955 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780385062466
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The Boy of the Three-Year Nap
Taro has earned his nickname because of his laziness and penchant for sleeping. When he turns trickster to stop his industrious mother's nagging, she in turn outwits him. The handsome pictures are noticeably influenced by eighteenth-century Japanese woodcuts and reflect the culture of the land where this folktale originated.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1989 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780395440902
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The Bremen-Town Musicians
Four animals, all unwanted, set out together to become musicians but instead end up outwitting a band of robbers. The Brothers Grimm tale is illustrated with glowing, subdued colors and rounded shapes.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1981 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780385151610
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Casey at the Bat
In the format of an 1888 scrapbook, the immortal ballad of Ernest Thayer finds new life in Christopher Bing's innovative treatment. Pen-and-ink scratchboard “engravings” in late nineteenth-century style seamlessly blend memorabilia and trompe l'oeil re-creations in an homage to the great American pastime.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2001 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781929766000