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Winners of the Caldecott Medal: 2003-2006

Come read the books deemed worthy of the Caldecott Medal! I am giving a brief synopsis of each book along with a comment about the artwork here and there. I am also including lists of the Honor winners for each year. I hope you enjoy my series. Comments are welcomed!! 2003 “My Friend Rabbit” by Eric Rohmann “My Friend Rabbit” is about a little mouse and his friend named Rabbit. It seems that no matter what rabbit does, he is always getting into some kind of mischief. In this story, he gets his toy airplane stuck in a tree and … Continue reading →

Winners of the Caldecott Medal: 1998-2002

For more information about the origins of the Caldecott Medal, please see The Caldecott Medal and the Man for Whom it was Named. I am giving a brief synopsis of each book along with a comment about the artwork here and there. I am also including lists of the Honor winners for each year. I hope you enjoy my series. Comments are welcomed!! 1998 “Rapunzel” by Paul O. Zelinsky In this retelling of the classic tale, Paul Zelinsky really creates a believable story that a girl could have hair strong enough for someone to climb up it. Her hair is … Continue reading →

Winners of the Caldecott Medal: 1993-1997

Come read the books deemed worthy of the Caldecott Medal! I am giving a brief synopsis of each book along with a comment about the artwork here and there. I am also including lists of the Honor winners for each year. I hope you enjoy my series. Comments are welcomed!! 1993 “Mirette on the High Wire” by Emily Arnold McCully There was a widow named Madame Gateau who ran a boardinghouse. She and her daughter Mirette always made sure that their guests were comfortable. But one day a stranger appears and Mirette becomes fascinated with his unusual talent. Will Mirette … Continue reading →

Night Tree – Eve Bunting

The radio stations are already playing Christmas carols and the stores have had their Yuletide merchandise up for weeks. The season is definitely drawing near, and with that in mind, I offer “Night Tree” by Eve Bunting to help usher in the spirit of this wonderful time of year. On Christmas Eve, a family of four climbs into their father’s truck and heads out to the edge of town, where a thick stand of trees grows. With a lantern, carrying a big box and a blanket, they make their way deeper into the grove. They startle a deer, and stare … Continue reading →