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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type
Farm-smart cows recycle a piece of outdated technology, a manual typewriter, to improve barnyard conditions. Lewin's illustrations help tell this tongue-in-cheek story about bovine agitators locking horns with Farmer Brown in a battle of will and wit that results in a comically satisfying conclusion.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2001 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780689832130
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A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever
In lively, detailed, subtly retro cartoons, Frazee gently pokes fun at adult expectations and captures the unbounded joy of two friends experiencing a parent-free summer adventure.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780152060206
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
A persistent pigeon asks, pleads, cajoles, wheedles, connives, negotiates, demands, and uses emotional blackmail in attempts to get behind the wheel. Pigeon will not take no for an answer and puts the reader on the spot, using an escalating series of tactics. Perfectly paced, every line and blank space in the deceptively simple illustrations are essential to this distinguished work.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2004 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780786819881
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Double Bass Blues
Aspiring musician Nic navigates two worlds—his suburban school and the bustling city streets of his home—in this picturebook about community, family, and the power of music.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2020 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781524718527
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Ella Sarah Gets Dressed
Standing in front of her wardrobe, Ella Sarah selects her attire and makes her own fashion statement. Cheerful, bold colors outlined in white emphasize Ella Sarah's freedom and confidence. Pink polka-dots on an orange background and blue-green rickrack on the borders of the jacket flap foreshadow her unique outfit.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2004 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780152164133
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Extra Yarn
A selfish archduke threatens to halt a little girl's transformation of a colorless town and steal her box of magical yarn. Klassen's innovative digital technique results in shifts of color that signal character change and critical turns of plot -all done with just the right stitches of humor.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2013 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780061953385
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Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear
This heartening tale is an incredible account of the friendship and love shared between a soldier and the real bear that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2016 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316324908
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Flora and the Flamingo
The budding relationship between an awkward young girl and a graceful flamingo is revealed through carefully orchestrated flaps. The minimalist setting, limited color palette, use of white space and page turns create a timeless and joyful visual experience. The call-and-response of this balletic duet is cinematic and comedic.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781480647503
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The Gardener
Illustrations, combined with letters home, tell the story of Lydia Grace Finch, a young Depression-era heroine, who transforms her curmudgeonly uncle and his dreary urban neighborhood with her rooftop garden.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1998 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780374325176
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Going Down Home with Daddy
An African American family reunion gives a boy a chance to connect to his vibrant roots as he contemplates the perfect way to honor his great-grandmother.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2020 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781561459384
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Grandpa Green
Elaborate topiary sculptures give visual form to memories in a wildly fanciful garden tended by a child and his beloved great-grandfather. Using an inspired palate, Lane Smith invites readers to tour a green lifetime of meaningful moments.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2012 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596436077
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Green
In this original concept book, Seeger engages all the senses with her fresh approach to the multiple meanings of “green.” Using thickly-layered acrylics, word pairings and cleverly placed die cuts, she invites readers to pause, pay attention and wonder.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2013 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596433977
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Have You Ever Seen a Flower?
A young child leaves the drab city for a multi-sensory experience among effervescent flowers in this electric celebration of our connection to, and place within, the natural world.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2022 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452182704
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The Hello, Goodbye Window
In this sunny portrait of familial love, a little girl tells us about her everyday experiences visiting her grandparents' house. Raschka's style resembles the spontaneous drawings of children, perfectly mirroring the guileless young narrator's exuberant voice. White space balances the density of the layered colors, creating a visual experience that is surprisingly sophisticated.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2006 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780786809141
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Hondo & Fabian
A beach outing for the dog and a full day at home for the cat are skillfully interwoven in this quiet tale of friendship. Spare text describes the day's events while soft, glowing illustrations tell the real story of parallel activities with subtle humor. McCarty's design choices from font and page layout to size and inviting cover art show great attention to detail in this masterfully executed picture book.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2003 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780805063523
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Hot Dog
City sounds and heat, brought to life with searing oranges, give way to cool, tranquil greens and blues, as a dog and its human sojourn to the beach for fun and relaxation.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2023 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593308431
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The House in the Night
Richly detailed black-and-white scratchboard illustrations expand this timeless bedtime verse, offering reassurance to young children that there is always light in the darkness.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2009 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780618862443
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Interrupting Chicken
Stein's hilarious story presents Little Chicken and her long-suffering Papa, who just wants to get through a bedtime story without his daughter's metafictive disruptions. Exuberant artwork shifts media and style, taking readers into three fairy tales, culminating in Little Chicken's “Bedtime for Papa,” but truly delivering a story for all.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2011 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763641689
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Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
A resourceful and resilient tailor transforms his worn-out overcoat into smaller and smaller garments. The patchwork layout of the pages, the two-dimensional paint ings, and the exaggerated perspectives, reminiscent of the folk art tradition, are the very fabric that turn this overcoat into a story.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2000 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780670878550
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Kitten's First Full Moon
Henkes employs boldly outlined organic shapes and shades of black, white, and gray with rose undertones on creamy paper to tell a simple story of a kitten who mistakes the moon for a bowl of milk. The moon, the flowers, the fireflies' lights, and the kitten's eyes create a comforting circle motif. The gouache and colored-pencil illustrations project a varied page design that rhythmically paces the spare text.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2005 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780060588281
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Knight Owl
A young owl achieves his dream of becoming a knight, but his bravery and cleverness are quickly put to the test in this charming and humorous picture book.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2023 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316310628
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Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity
Masterful photo collages take Trixie and her daddy through their now-familiar Brooklyn neighborhood to the pre-K class where Trixie discovers that her beloved Knuffle Bunny is not “so one-of-a-kind anymore.”- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2008 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781423102991
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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. This energetic comedy, illustrated with an unconventional combination of sepia-tone photographs and wry cartoon ink sketches, charms both parents and children.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2005 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780786818709
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Last Stop on Market Street
CJ's journey with his Nana is not just a simple bus ride; it is a multi-sensory experience through which he discovers that beautiful music, nature, and people surround him. -
Leave Me Alone!
In her endeavor to make sweaters for 30 curious grandchildren, a harried grandmother embarks on a quest for peace and quiet.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2017 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626724419
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Mel Fell
As Mel the kingfisher plunges from a treetop on her first flight, readers are invited to turn the book sideways and upside-down as they follow her journey.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2022 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062878014
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Mr. Wuffles!
Mr. Wuffles finds a new toy that is actually a tiny spaceship in this nearly wordless science fiction tale of epic and miniature proportions. Crisp watercolor and India ink illustrations shine in an innovative graphic novel, picture book hybrid featuring hidden worlds, alien languages and one peeved cat.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780618756612
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My Friend Rabbit
Mouse shares his brand-new toy airplane with his friend Rabbit, and no one can predict the disastrous—but hilarious—results. When the airplane lands in a tree, the chaos only builds as Rabbit drags, pushes, and carries the whole neighborhood, including Elephant, Hippo, and Crocodile, to aid in the rescue. Eric Rohmann's hand-colored relief prints express a vibrant energy through solid black outlines, lightly textured backgrounds, and a robust use of color.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2003 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780761315353
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Nana in the City
Castillo's evocative watercolor illustrations tell the story of a young boy's visit to his grandmother, and the reassuring way she helps him to lose his fear and experience the busy, loud city in a new way.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2015 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780544104433
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No, David!
David, a typically mischievous preschooler, is into everything he shouldn't be and “No, David!” is his mother's constant refrain. Shannon's childlike paintings and inventive use of line, color, and perspective bring David to life.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1999 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780590930024
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Officer Buckle and Gloria
Police dog Gloria's irreverent acrobatics behind Safety Officer Buckle's back contrast with the officer's straight-laced safety tips to school audiences. Original, lively, and energetic art leads the readers through a story of cooperation and friendship. Watercolor and ink illustrations employ brilliant colors that, combined with a creative use of white space, engage the reader in the humor and warmth of this stellar performance.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1996 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780399226168
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Olivia
Olivia, an inquisitive, creative, confident young piglet, is “very good at wearing people out.” With the touch of a minimalist, Falconer has created an exuberant character using deft black lines, delicate charcoal shading, generous white space, and spots of brilliant red.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2001 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780689829536
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One Cool Friend
Energetic line and dizzying perspective combine for a rollicking tale of Father, Elliot and a highly improbable pet (or two). Buzzeo's text, brimming with sly wordplay, earns its perfect counterpoint in Small's ink, watercolor and pencil illustrations with chilly details and visual jokes that invite many repeated readings.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2013 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780803734135
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The Paperboy
A boy wakes in the darkness, bundles his newspapers, and accompanied by his faithful dog delivers the daily papers to the still, dark houses. Carefully balanced compositions and a restrained but rich palette give this story tremendous visual appeal.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1997 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780531095065
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The Red Book
With a simplicity that belies their depth, Lehman's nuanced watercolor illustrations transport a city girl, an island boy, and the viewer beyond their familiar worlds. This wordless picture book offers an enticing visual journey with surprising twists and reveals the mysterious power of books.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2005 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780618428588
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The Rough Patch
The state of Fox's garden mirrors his grieving process as he mourns his best friend.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2019 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062671271
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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
Klassen's use of texture, shape and earth tones in this deceptively simple book invite readers into the experience of two boys, who, accompanied by their dog, set out to dig a hole. Readers will find an unexpected treasure and be challenged to ponder the meaning of “spectacular.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2015 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763662295
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Sector 7
A small boy on a class trip to the Empire State Building is transported by a friendly cloud to Sector 7, a great cloud factory high in the sky. Wiesner's striking and dramatic watercolors transform the childhood fantasy of figures in the clouds into an imaginative story without words.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2000 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780395746561
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A Sick Day for Amos McGee
In this tender tale of reciprocity and friendship, zookeeper Amos McGee gets the sniffles and receives a surprise visit from his caring animal friends. Erin Stead's delicate woodblock prints and fine pencil work complement Philip Stead's understated, spare and humorous text to create a well-paced, gentle and satisfying book, perfect for sharing with friends.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2011 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596434028
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Sleep Like a Tiger
This bedtime story features a little girl who does not want to go to sleep. Surrounded with dreamlike images of crowns, ornate patterns and repeated visual motifs, her parents coax her into bed. Using mixed media artwork on wood enhanced with computer illustrations, this is a whimsical story with universal appeal.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2013 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780547641027
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Snow
This magical picture book captures in ink and watercolor washes the excitement of a small boy and his dog who, despite adult naysayers, steadfastly believe that snow is coming.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1999 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780374370923
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The Stray Dog
A chance encounter turns into a family love affair in this disarmingly simple, gently humorous, and emotionally satisfying tale. The soft palette and subtle touches in the distinctive watercolors perfectly capture the heroic actions of the young protagonists and convey the universal feelings of longing and belonging.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2002 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780060289331