Springfield-Greene County Library District Caldecott Medal
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2023
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Hot Dog
It's summer in the city, and this hot dog has had enough! Enough of sizzling sidewalks, enough of wailing sirens, enough of people's feet right in his face. When he plops down in the middle of a crosswalk, his owner endeavors to get him the breath of fresh air he needs. She hails a taxi, hops a train, and ferries out to the beach. Here, a pup can run!
Honor Books
- Ain't Burned All the Bright by Jason Reynolds Illustrated by Jason Griffin
- Berry Song / Michaela Goade. by Michaela Goade Illustrated by Michaela Goade
- Choosing Brave : How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement by Angela Joy Illustrated by Janelle Washington
- Knight Owl by Christopher Denise
2022
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Watercress
Embarrassed about gathering watercress from a roadside ditch, a girl learns to appreciate her Chinese heritage after learning why the plant is so important to her parents.
2021
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We Are Water Protectors
Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. Inspired by the many indigenous-led movements across North America, this bold and lyrical picture book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption.
Honor Books
- A Place Inside of Me : A Poem to Heal the Heart by Zetta Elliott Illustrated by Noa Denmon
- Me & Mama by Cozbi A Cabrera
- Outside In by Deborah Underwood Illustrated by Cindy Derby
- The Cat Man of Aleppo by Irene Latham Illustrated by Yuko Shimizu
2020
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The Undefeated
The Newbery Award-winning author of The Crossover pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree.
2019
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Hello Lighthouse
Explores the life of one lighthouse as it beams its message out to sea through shifting seasons, changeable weather, and the tenure of its final keeper.
2018
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Wolf in the Snow
When a wolf cub and little girl are lost in a snowstorm they must find their way home.
Honor Books
- A Different Pond by Bao Phi
- Big Cat, Little Cat by Elisha Cooper
- Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes Illustrated by Gordon C. James
- Grand Canyon by Jason Chin
2017
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Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
This picture book biography of the 1980's cultural phenom introduces young readers to the powerful message that art doesn't always have to be neat or clean--and definitely not inside the lines--to be beautiful.
Honor Books
- Du Iz Tak? by Carson Ellis Illustrated by Carson Ellis
- Freedom in Congo Square by Carole Boston Weatherford Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
- Leave Me Alone! by Vera Brosgol Illustrated by Vera Brosgol
- They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel
2016
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Finding Winnie: the True Story of the World's most Famous Bear
A woman tells her young son the true story of how his great-great-grandfather, Captain Harry Colebourn, rescued and learned to love a bear cub in 1914 as he was on his way to take care of soldiers' horses during World War I, and the bear became the inspiration for A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh.
Honor Books
- Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena Illustrated by Christian Robinson
- Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews Illustrated by Bryan Collier
- Voice of Freedom : Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by Carole Boston Weatherford Illustrated by Ekua Holmes
- Waiting by Kevin Henkes
2015
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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
An imaginary friend waits a long time to be imagined by a child and given a special name, and finally does the unimaginable--he sets out on a quest to find his perfect match in the real world.
Honor Books
- Nana in the City by Lauren Castillo Illustrated by Lauren Castillo
- Sam & Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett Illustrated by Jon Klassen
- The Noisy Paint Box : The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract Art by Barb Rosenstock Illustrated by Mary GrandPre
- The Right Word: Roget and his Thesaurus by Jennifer Bryant Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
- This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki Illustrated by Jillian Tamaki
- Viva Frida by Yuyi Morales Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
2014
Honor Books
- Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle Illustrated by Molly Idle
- Journey by Aaron Becker Illustrated by Aaron Becker
- Mr. Wuffles! by David Wiesner Illustrated by David Wiesner
2013
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This Is Not My Hat
A tiny minnow wearing a pale blue bowler hat has a thing or two up his fins in this underwater light-on-dark chase scene.
Honor Books
- Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds Illustrated by Peter Brown
- Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett Illustrated by Jon Klassen
- Green by Laura Vaccaro Seeger Illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
- One Cool Friend by Toni Buzzeo Illustrated by David Small
- Sleep Like a Tiger by Mary Logue Illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski
2012
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A Ball for Daisy
A wordless picture book showing the fun a dog has with her ball, and what happens when it is lost.
Honor Books
- Blackout by John Rocco Illustrated by John Rocco
- Grandpa Green by Lane Smith Illustrated by Lane Smith
- Me... Jane by Patrick McDonnell Illustrated by Patrick McDonnell
2011
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A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper, always made time to visit his good friends: the elephant, the tortoise, the penguin, the rhinoceros, and the owl. But one day--'Ah-choo!'--he woke with the sniffles and the sneezes. Though he didn't make it into the zoo that day, he did receive some unexpected guests.
Honor Books
- Dave the Potter : Artist, Poet, Slave by Laban Carrick Hill Illustrated by Bryan Collier
- Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein Illustrated by David Ezra Stein
2010
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The Lion and the Mouse
In this wordless retelling of an Aesop fable, an adventuresome mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds when he rescues the King of the Jungle.
Honor Books
- All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon Illustrated by Marla Frazee
- Red Sings from Treetops : A Year in Colors by Joyce Sidman Illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski
2009
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The House in the Night
Illustrations and easy-to-read text explore the light that makes a house in the night a home filled with light.
Honor Books
- A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever by Marla Frazee Illustrated by Marla Frazee
- A River of Words : The Story of William Carlos Williams by Jen Bryant Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
- How I Learned Geography by Uri Shulevitz Illustrated by Uri Shulevitz
2008
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret
When twelve-year-old Hugo, an orphan living and repairing clocks within the walls of a Paris train station in 1931, meets a mysterious toyseller and his goddaughter, his undercover life and his biggest secret are jeopardized.
Honor Books
- First the Egg by Laura Vaccaro Seeger Illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
- Henry's Freedom Box : A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
- Knuffle Bunny Too : A Case of Mistaken Identity by Mo Willems Illustrated by Christian Robinson
- The Wall : Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sis Illustrated by Peter Sis
2007
Honor Books
- Gone Wild : An Endangered Animal Alphabet by David McLimans Illustrated by David McLimans
- Moses : When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom by Carole Boston Weatherford Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
2006
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The Hello, Goodbye Window
Looking through the kitchen window, a little girl and her doting grandparents watch stars, play games, and, most importantly, say hello and goodbye.
Honor Books
- Hot Air : The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride by Marjorie Priceman Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman
- Rosa by Nikki Giovanni Illustrated by Bryan Collier
- Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond Poems by Joyce Sidman Illustrated by Beckie Prange
- Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth Illustrated by Jon J. Muth
2005
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Kitten's First Full Moon
When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it.
Honor Books
- Coming On Home Soon by Jacqueline Woodson Illustrated by E.B. Lewis
- Knuffle Bunny : A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems Illustrated by Christian Robinson
- The Red Book by Barbara Lehman Illustrated by Barbara Lehman
2004
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The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
A spare recounting of Philippe Petit's daring 1974 wire walk between the Twin Towers depicts him as a street performer who defies authority to risk his feat, is arrested, and then sentenced to perform for the children of New York. At the conclusion, on the only non-illustrated page are the stark words, "Now the towers are gone," followed by the changed skyline and finally by a skyline on which are etched the ghost-like shapes of the towers as memory of the buildings and of Petit's exploit. Readers of all ages will return to this again and again for its history, adventure, humor, and breathtaking homage to extraordinary buildings and a remarkable man .
Honor Books
- Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems Illustrated by Christian Robinson
- Ella Sarah Gets Dressed by Margaret Chodos-Irvine Illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
- What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins Illustrated by Steve Jenkins
2003
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My Friend Rabbit
Something always seems to go wrong when Rabbit is around, but Mouse lets him play with his toy plane anyway because he is his good friend.
Honor Books
- Hondo & Fabian by Peter McCarty Illustrated by Peter McCarty
- Noah's Ark by Jerry Pinkney Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
- The Spider and the Fly by Mary Howitt Illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi
2002
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The Three Pigs
The three pigs escape the wolf by going into another world where they meet the cat and the fiddle, the cow that jumped over the moon, and a dragon.
Honor Books
- Martin's Big Words : the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport Illustrated by Bryan Collier
- The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Barbara Kerley Illustrated by Brian Selznick
- The Stray Dog by Marc Simont Illustrated by Marc Simont
2001
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So You Want to Be President?
Presents an assortment of facts about the qualifications and characteristics of U.S. presidents, from George Washington to Bill Clinton.
Honor Books
- Casey at the Bat by Ernest Thayer Illustrated by Christopher Bing
- Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin Illustrated by Betsy Lewin
- Olivia by Ian Falconer Illustrated by Ian Falconer
2000
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Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
A very old overcoat is recycled numerous times into a variety of garments.
Honor Books
- A Child's Calendar by John Updike Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
- Sector 7 by David Wiesner Illustrated by David Wiesner
- The Ugly Duckling by Jerry Pinkney Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
- When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang Illustrated by Molly Bang
1999
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Snowflake Bentley
A biography of a self-taught scientist who photographed thousands of individual snowflakes in order to study their unique formations.
Honor Books
- Duke Ellington : The Piano Prince and His Orchestra by Andrea Davis Pinkney Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
- No, David! by David Shannon Illustrated by David Shannon
- Snow by Uri Shulevitz Illustrated by Uri Shulevitz
- Tibet Through the Red Box by Peter Sis Illustrated by Peter Sis
1998
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Rapunzel
A retelling of the German folktale in which a beautiful girl with long golden hair is kept imprisoned in a lonely tower by a sorceress.
Honor Books
- Harlem by Walter Dean Myers Illustrated by Christopher Myers
- The Gardener by Sarah Stewart Illustrated by David Small
- There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Simms Taback Illustrated by Simms Taback
1997
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Golem
A saintly rabbi miraculously brings to life a clay giant who helps him watch over the Jews of sixteenth-century Prague.
Honor Books
- Hush! A Thai Lullaby by Minfong Ho Illustrated by Holly Meade
- Starry Messenger by Peter Sis Illustrated by Peter Sis
- The Graphic Alphabet by David Pelletier Illustrated by David Pelletier
- The Paperboy by Dav Pilkey Illustrated by Dav Pilkey
1996
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Officer Buckle and Gloria
The children at Napville Elementary School always ignore Officer Buckle's safety tips, until a police dog named Gloria accompanies him when he gives his safety speeches.
Honor Books
- Alphabet City by Stephen T. Johnson Illustrated by Stephen T. Johnson
- The Faithful Friend by Robert D. San Souci Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
- Tops & Bottoms by Janet Stevens Illustrated by Janet Stevens
- Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin by Lloyd Moss Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman
1995
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Smoky Night
When the Los Angeles riots break out in the streets of their neighborhood, a young boy and his mother learn the values of getting along with others no matter what their background or nationality.
Honor Books
- John Henry by Julius Lester
- Swamp Angel by Anne Isaacs Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
- Time Flies by Eric Rohmann Illustrated by Eric Rohmann
1994
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Grandfather's Journey
A Japanese American man recounts his grandfather's journey to America which he later also undertakes, and the feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries.
Honor Books
- In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming Illustrated by Denise Fleming
- Owen by Kevin Henkes Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
- Peppe the Lamplighter by Elisa Bartone Illustrated by Ted Lewin
- Raven : A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest by Gerald McDermott Illustrated by Gerald McDermott
- Yo! Yes? by Christopher Raschka Illustrated by Christopher Raschka
1993
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Mirette on the High Wire
Mirette learns tightrope walking from Monsieur Bellini, a guest in her mother's boarding house, not knowing that he is a celebrated tightrope artist who has withdrawn from performing because of fear.
Honor Books
- Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young Illustrated by Ed Young
- The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka Illustrated by Lane Smith
- Working Cotton by Sherley Anne Williams Illustrated by Carole Byard
1992
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Tuesday
Frogs rise on their lily pads, float through the air, and explore the nearby houses while their inhabitants sleep.
Honor Books
- Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold Illustrated by Faith Ringgold
1991
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Black and White
Four brief "stories" about parents, trains, and cows, or is it really all one story? The author recommends careful inspection of words and pictures to both minimize and enhance confusion.
Honor Books
- "More More More," Said the Baby : Three Love Stories by Vera Williams Illustrated by Vera Williams
- Puss in Boots by Charles Perrault Illustrated by Fred Marcellino
1990
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Lon Po Po : A Red-Riding Hood Story from China
Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf who is disguised as their grandmother.
Honor Books
- Bill Peet : An Autobiography by Bill Peet Illustrated by Bill Peet
- Color Zoo by Lois Ehlert Illustrated by Lois Ehlert
- Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric Kimmel Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
- The Talking Eggs : A Folktale from the American South by Robert D. San Souci Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
1989
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Song and Dance Man
Grandpa demonstrates for his visiting grandchildren some of the songs, dances, and jokes he performed when he was a vaudeville entertainer.
Honor Books
- Free Fall by David Wiesner Illustrated by David Wiesner
- Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall Illustrated by James Marshall
- Mirandy and Brother Wind by Patricia C. McKissack Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
- The Boy of the Three-Year Nap by Diane Snyder Illustrated by Allen Say
1988
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Owl Moon
On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.
Honor Books
- Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John Steptoe Illustrated by John Steptoe
1987
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Hey, Al
A city janitor and his treasured canine companion are transported by a large colorful bird to an island in the sky, where their comfortable paradise existence threatens to turn them into birds as well.
Honor Books
- Alphabatics by Suse MacDonald Illustrated by Suse MacDonald
- Rumpelstiltskin by Paul O. Zelinsky Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
- The Village of Round and Square Houses by Ann Grifalconi Illustrated by Ann Grifalconi
1986
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The Polar Express
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.
Honor Books
- King Bidgood's in the Bathtub by Audrey Wood Illustrated by Don Wood
- The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant Illustrated by Stephen Gammell
1985
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Saint George and the Dragon
Retells the segment from Spenser's The Faerie Queene, in which George, the Red Cross Knight, slays the dreadful dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years and brings peace and joy to the land.
Honor Books
- Hansel and Gretel by Rika Lesser Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
- Have You Seen My Duckling? by Nancy Tafuri Illustrated by Nancy Tafuri
- The Story of Jumping Mouse : A Native American Legend by John Steptoe Illustrated by John Steptoe
1984
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The Glorious Flight : Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot
A biography of the man whose fascination with flying machines produced the Bleriot XI, which in 1909 became the first heavier-than-air machine to fly the English Channel.
Honor Books
- Little Red Riding Hood by Trina Schart Hyman Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
- Ten, Nine, Eight by Molly Bang Illustrated by Molly Bang
1983
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Shadow
Free verse evocation of the eerie, shifting images of Shadow which represents the beliefs and ghosts of the past and is brought to life wherever there is light, fire, and a storyteller.
Honor Books
- A Chair for My Mother by Vera Williams Illustrated by Vera Williams
- When I Was Young in the Mountains by Cynthia Rylant Illustrated by Diane Goode
1982
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Jumanji
Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game.
Honor Books
- A Visit to William Blake's Inn : Poems for Innocent and Experienced Travelers by Nancy Willard Illustrated by Alice Provensen
- On Market Street by Arnold Lobel Illustrated by Anita Lobel
- Outside Over There by Maurice Sendak Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
- Where the Buffaloes Begin by Olaf Baker Illustrated by Stephen Gammell
1981
Honor Books
- Mice Twice by Joseph Low Illustrated by Joseph Low
- The Bremen-Town Musicians by Ilse Plume Illustrated by Ilse Plume
- The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher by Molly Bang Illustrated by Molly Bang
- Truck by Donald Crews Illustrated by Donald Crews
1980
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Ox-Cart Man
Describes the day-to-day life of an early nineteenth-century New England family throughout the changing seasons.
Honor Books
- Ben's Trumpet by Rachel Isadora Illustrated by Rachel Isadora
- The Garden of Abdul Gasazi by Chris Van Allsburg Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg
- The Treasure by Uri Shulevitz Illustrated by Uri Shulevitz
1979
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The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
Though she is fond of her people, a girl prefers to live among the wild horses where she is truly happy and free.
Honor Books
- Freight Train by Donald Crews Illustrated by Donald Crews
- The Way to Start a Day by Byrd Baylor Illustrated by Peter Parnall
1978
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Noah's Ark
Retells in pictures how a pair of every manner of creature climbed on board Noah's ark and thereby survived the Flood.
Honor Books
- Castle by David Macaulay Illustrated by David Macaulay
- It Could Always Be Worse by Margot Zemach Illustrated by Margot Zemach
1977
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Ashanti to Zulu : African Traditions
Explains some traditions and customs of 26 African tribes beginning with letters from A to Z.
Honor Books
- Fish for Supper by M. B. Goffstein Illustrated by M. B. Goffstein
- Hawk, I'm Your Brother by Byrd Baylor Illustrated by Peter Parnall
- The Amazing Bone by William Steig Illustrated by William Steig
- The Contest by Nonny Hogrogian Illustrated by Nonny Hogrogian
- The Golem : A Jewish Legend by Beverly Brodsky McDermott Illustrated by Beverly Brodsky McDermott
1976
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: a West African Tale
A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit.
Honor Books
- Strega Nona by Tomie DePaola Illustrated by Tomie DePaola
- The Desert is Theirs by Byrd Baylor Illustrated by Peter Parnall
1975
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Arrow to the Sun
An adaptation of the Pueblo Indian myth which explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world of men.
Honor Books
- Jambo Means Hello : A Swahili Alphabet Book by Muriel Feelings Illustrated by Tom Feelings
1974
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Duffy and the Devil
The spinning and knitting the devil agrees to do for her win Duffy the Squire's name and a carefree life until it comes time for her to guess the devil's name.
Honor Books
- Cathedral by David Macaulay Illustrated by David Macaulay
- Three Jovial Huntsmen by Susan Jeffers Illustrated by Susan Jeffers
1973
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The Funny Little Woman
While chasing a dumpling, a little lady is captured by wicked creatures from whom she escapes with the means of becoming the richest woman in Japan.
Honor Books
- Anansi the Spider : A Tale from the Ashanti by Gerald McDermott Illustrated by Gerald McDermott
- Hosie's Alphabet by Hosea Baskin Illustrated by Leonard Baskin
- Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs by Randall Jarrell Illustrated by Nancy Ekholm Burkert
- When Clay Sings by Byrd Baylor Illustrated by Tom Bahti
1972
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One Fine Day
After the old woman cuts off his tail when he steals her milk, the fox must go through a long series of transactions before she will sew it back on again.
Honor Books
- Hildilid's Night by Cheli Duran Ryan Illustrated by Arnold Lobel
- If All the Seas Were One Sea by Janina Domanska Illustrated by Janina Domanska
- Moja Means One : Swahili Counting Book by Muriel Feelings Illustrated by Tom Feelings
1971
Honor Books
- Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel Illustrated by Arnold Lobel
- In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
- The Angry Moon by William Sleator Illustrated by Blair Lent
1970
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Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
In a moment of fright, Sylvester the donkey asks his magic pebble to turn him into a rock but then can not hold the pebble to wish himself back to normal again.
Honor Books
- Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse by Leo Lionni Illustrated by Leo Lionni
- Goggles! by Ezra J. Keats Illustrated by Ezra J. Keats
- Pop Corn and Ma Goodness by Edna Mitchell Preston Illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker
- The Judge : An Untrue Tale by Harve Zemach Illustrated by Margot Zemach
- Thy Friend, Obadiah by Brinton Turkle Illustrated by Brinton Turkle
1969
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The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
When the Czar proclaims that he will marry his daughter to the man who brings him a flying ship, the Fool of the World sets out to try his luck and meets some unusual companions on the way.
Honor Books
- Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky by Elphinstone Dayrell Illustrated by Blair Lent
1968
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Drummer Hoff
A cumulative folk song in which seven soldiers build a magnificent cannon, but Drummer Hoff fires it off.
Honor Books
- Frederick by Leo Lionni Illustrated by Leo Lionni
- Seashore Story by Taro Yashima Illustrated by Taro Yashima
- The Emperor and the Kite by Jane Yolen Illustrated by Ed Young
1967
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Sam, Bangs & Moonshine
Relates the experiences of a little girl as she learns to tell the difference between makebelieve and real life.
Honor Books
- One Wide River to Cross by Barbara Emberley Illustrated by Ed Emberley
1966
Winner
Always Room for One More
In this Scottish folk song, a generous family always has room for another person and invites in everyone who passes by.
Honor Books
- Hide and Seek Fog by Alvin Tresselt Illustrated by Roger Duvoisin
- Just Me by Marie Hall Ets Illustrated by Marie Hall Ets
- Tom Tit Tot by Evaline Ness Illustrated by Evaline Ness
1965
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May I Bring a Friend?
A well-mannered little boy, frequently invited to visit the king and queen, always asks to bring a friend--and the friends are always wild animals--and always well-behaved.
Honor Books
- A Pocketful of Cricket by Rebecca Caudill Illustrated by Evaline Ness
- Rain Makes Applesauce by Julian Scheer Illustrated by Marvin Bileck
- The Wave by Margaret Hodges Illustrated by Blair Lent
1964
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Where the Wild Things Are
A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild thing where he becomes their king.
Honor Books
- All in the Morning Early by Nic Leodhas Sorche Illustrated by Evaline Ness
- Mother Goose and Nursery Rhymes by Philip Reed Illustrated by Philip Reed
- Swimmy by Leo Lionni Illustrated by Leo Lionni
1963
Honor Books
- Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present by Charlotte Zolotow Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
- The Sun is a Golden Earring by Natalia M. Belting Illustrated by Bernarda Bryson
1962
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Once a Mouse
As it changes from mouse, to cat, to dog, to tiger, a hermit's pet also becomes increasingly vain.
Honor Books
- Little Bear's Visit by Else Holmelund Minarik Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
- The Day We Saw the Sun Come Up by Alice E. Goudey Illustrated by Adrienne Adams
- The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night : An Old Song by Peter Spier Illustrated by Peter Spier
1961
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Baboushka and the Three Kings
An old woman who was too busy to travel with the Wise Men to find the Child now searches endlessly for Him each Christmas season.
Honor Books
- Inch by Inch by Leo Lionni Illustrated by Leo Lionni
1960
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Nine Days to Christmas
Ceci anxiously awaits her first posada, the special Mexican Christmas party, and the opportunity to select a piñata for it.
Honor Books
- Houses from the Sea by Alice E. Goudey Illustrated by Adrienne Adams
- The Moon Jumpers by Janice May Udry Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
1959
Winner
Chanticleer and the Fox
A sly fox tries to outwit a proud rooster through the use of flattery.
Honor Books
- The House that Jack Built : La Maison Que Jacques A Batie by Antonio Frasconi Illustrated by Antonio Frasconi
- Umbrella by Taro Yashima Illustrated by Taro Yashima
- What Do You Say, Dear? by Sesyle Joslin Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
1958
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Time of Wonder
Follows the activities of two children spending their summer vacation on an island off the coast of Maine.
Honor Books
- Anatole and the Cat by Eve Titus Illustrated by Paul Galdone
- Fly High, Fly Low by Don Freeman Illustrated by Don Freeman
1957
Honor Books
- 1 is One by Tasha Tudor Illustrated by Tasha Tudor
- Anatole by Eve Titus Illustrated by Paul Galdone
- Gillespie and the Guards by Benjamin Elkin Illustrated by James Daugherty
- Lion by William Pene du Bois Illustrated by William Pene du Bois
- Mr. Penny's Race Horse by Marie Hall Ets Illustrated by Marie Hall Ets
1956
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Frog Went A-Courtin'
Illustrates the well-known American folk song about the courtship and marriage of the frog and the mouse.
Honor Books
- Crow Boy by Taro Yashima Illustrated by Taro Yashima
- Play With Me by Marie Hall Ets Illustrated by Marie Hall Ets
1955
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Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper
In her haste to leave the palace before the fairy godmother's magic loses effect, Cinderella leaves behind a glass slipper.
Honor Books
- Book of Nursery and Mother Goose Rhymes by Marguerite de Angeli Illustrated by Marguerite de Angeli
- The Thanksgiving Story by Alice Dalgliesh Illustrated by Helen Sewell
- Wheel on the Chimney by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
1954
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Madeline's Rescue
A hound rescues a schoolgirl from the Seine, becomes a beloved school pet, is chased away by the trustees, and returns with a surprise.
Honor Books
- A Very Special House by Ruth Krauss Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
- Green Eyes by Abe Birnbaum Illustrated by Abe Birnbaum
- Journey Cake, Ho! by Ruth Sawyer Illustrated by Robert McCloskey
- The Steadfast Tin Soldier by M. R. James Illustrated by Marcia Brown
- When Will the World Be Mine? by Miriam Schlein Illustrated by Jean Charlot
1953
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The Biggest Bear
Johnny goes hunting for a bearskin to hang on his family's barn and returns with a small bundle of trouble.
Honor Books
- Ape in a Cape : An Alphabet of Odd Animals by Fritz Eichenberg Illustrated by Fritz Eichenberg
- Five Little Monkeys by Juliet Kepes Illustrated by Juliet Kepes
- One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey Illustrated by Robert McCloskey
- Puss in Boots by Marcia Brown Illustrated by Marcia Brown
- The Storm Book by Charlotte Zolotow Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham
1952
Winner
Finders Keepers
Two dogs each claim a bone they have found and ask passersby for help in deciding ownership.
Honor Books
- All Falling Down by Gene Zion Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham
- Bear Party by William Pene du Bois Illustrated by William Pene du Bois
- Feather Mountain by Elizabeth Olds Illustrated by Elizabeth Olds
- Mr. T. W. Anthony Woo by Marie Hall Ets Illustrated by Marie Hall Ets
- Skipper John's Cook by Marcia Brown Illustrated by Marcia Brown
1951
Honor Books
- Dick Whittington and his Cat by Marcia Brown Illustrated by Marcia Brown
- If I Ran the Zoo by Dr. Seuss Illustrated by Dr. Seuss
- T-Bone, the Baby Sitter by Clare Turlay Newberry Illustrated by Clare Turlay Newberry
- The Most Wonderful Doll in the World by Phyllis McGinley Illustrated by Helen Stone
- The Two Reds by William Lipkind Illustrated by Nicholas Mordvinoff
1950
Winner
Song of the Swallows
Tells the story of the coming of spring and the kindliness of the San Juan Capistrano Mission as seen through the eyes of a young boy.
Honor Books
- America's Ethan Allen by Stewart Holbrook Illustrated by Lynd Ward
- Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss Illustrated by Dr. Seuss
- Henry Fisherman by Marcia Brown Illustrated by Marcia Brown
- The Happy Day by Ruth Krauss Illustrated by Marc Simont
- The Wild Birthday Cake by Lavinia R. Davis Illustrated by Hildegard Woodward
1949
Honor Books
- All Around the Town by Phyllis McGinley Illustrated by Helen Stone
- Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey Illustrated by Robert McCloskey
- Fish in the Air by Kurt Wiese Illustrated by Kurt Wiese
- Juanita by Leo Politi Illustrated by Leo Politi
1948
Winner
White Snow, Bright Snow
When it begins to look, feel, and smell like snow, everyone prepares for a winter blizzard.
Honor Books
- Bambino the Clown by Georges Schreiber Illustrated by Georges Schreiber
- McElligot's Pool by Dr. Seuss Illustrated by Dr. Seuss
- Roger and the Fox by Lavinia R. Davis Illustrated by Hildegard Woodward
- Song of Robin Hood by Anne Malcolmson Illustrated by Virginia Lee Burton
- Stone Soup by Marcia Brown Illustrated by Marcia Brown
1947
Winner
The Little Island
Depicts the changes that occur on a small island as the seasons come and go, as day changes to night, and as a storm approaches.
Honor Books
- Boats on the River by Marjorie Flack Illustrated by Jan Hyde Barnum
- Pedro, the Angel of Olvera Street by Leo Politi Illustrated by Leo Politi
- Rain Drop Splash by Alvin Tresselt Illustrated by Leonard Weisgard
- Sing in Praise : A Collection of the Best Loved Hymns by Opal Wheeler Illustrated by Marjorie Torrey
- Timothy Turtle by Al Graham Illustrated by Tony Palazzo
1946
Winner
The Rooster Crows
A collection of traditional American nursery rhymes, finger games, skipping rhymes, jingles, and counting-out rhymes.
Honor Books
- Little Lost Lamb by Golden MacDonald Illustrated by Leonard Weisgard
- My Mother is the Most Beautiful Woman in the World by Becky Reyher Illustrated by Ruth Gannett
- Sing Mother Goose by Opal Wheeler Illustrated by Marjorie Torrey
- You Can Write Chinese by Kurt Wiese Illustrated by Kurt Wiese
1945
Winner
Prayer for a Child
An illustrated bedtime prayer which gives thanks for the many aspects of a child's world.
Honor Books
- In the Forest by Marie Hall Ets Illustrated by Marie Hall Ets
- Mother Goose by Tasha Tudor Illustrated by Tasha Tudor
- The Christmas Anna Angel by Ruth Sawyer Illustrated by Kate Seredy
- Yonie Wondernose by Marguerite de Angeli Illustrated by Marguerite de Angeli
1944
Winner
Many Moons
Though many try, only the court jester is able to fulfill Princess Lenore's wish for the moon.
Honor Books
- A Child's Good Night Book by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Jean Charlot
- Good-Luck Horse by Chih-Yi Chan Illustrated by Plato Chan
- Pierre Pidgeon by Lee Kingman Illustrated by Arnold E. Bare
- Small Rain : Verses from the Bible by Jessie Orton Jones Illustrated by Elizabeth Orton Jones
- The Mighty Hunter by Berta Hader Illustrated by Berta Hader
1943
Winner
The Little House
A country house is unhappy when the city, with all its buildings and traffic, grows up around her.
Honor Books
- Dash and Dart by Mary Buff Illustrated by Mary Buff
- Marshmallow by Clare Turlay Newberry Illustrated by Clare Turlay Newberry
1942
Winner
Make Way for Ducklings
Story about a mallard family who make their home near a pond in the Public Garden in Boston.
Honor Books
- An American ABC by Maud Petersham Illustrated by Maud Petersham
- In My Mother's House by Ann Nolan Clark Illustrated by Velino Herrera
- Nothing At All by Wanda Gag Illustrated by Wanda Gag
- Paddle-To-The-Sea by Holling C. Holling Illustrated by Holling C. Holling
1941
Winner
They Were Strong and Good
Relates the story of the author's grandparents and parents, who, though not famous, helped build the United States.
Honor Books
- April's Kittens by Clare Turlay Newberry Illustrated by Clare Turlay Newberry
1940
Winner
Abraham Lincoln
Text and illustrations present the life of the boy born on the Kentucky frontier who became the sixteenth president of the United States.
Honor Books
- Cock-a-Doodle Doo by Berta Hader Illustrated by Berta Hader
- Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans Illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans
- The Ageless Story by Lauren Ford Illustrated by Lauren Ford
1939
Winner
Mei Li
After spending an eventful day at the fair held on New Year's Eve, Mei Li arrives home just in time to greet the Kitchen God.
Honor Books
- Andy and the Lion by James Daugherty Illustrated by James Daugherty
- Barkis by Clare Turlay Newberry Illustrated by Clare Turlay Newberry
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Wanda Gag Illustrated by Wanda Gag
- The Forest Pool by Laura Adams Armer Illustrated by Laura Adams Armer
- Wee Gillis by Munro Leaf Illustrated by Robert Lawson
1938
Winner
Animals of the Bible, A Picture Book
Contains full-page pictures of animals with their stories, taken from both the Old and New Testaments.
Honor Books
- Four and Twenty Blackbirds by Helen Dean Fish Illustrated by Robert Lawson
- Seven Simeons : A Russian Tale by Boris Artzybasheff Illustrated by Boris Artzybasheff