Caldecott Award Caldecott Award Winning Literature Winning Literature By Johanne Whittington Section # 1979 EDU291
Dec 17, 2015
Caldecott Award Winning Caldecott Award Winning LiteratureLiterature
By Johanne WhittingtonSection # 1979
EDU291
The Caldecott MetalsThe Caldecott Metals
1 Gold Metal is given to the book with the best illustrations and 3 Silver Awards are given to
the Honorable Mentions.
The PastThe Past
“ What’s the use of a book without any pictures in it?”
John Tenniel's illustration of the Mad Tea Party from Lewis Carroll's Alice's
Adventures in Wonderland (1865) 25 Years later came the Caldecott Metals...
The Awards 1938- Present…The Awards 1938- Present…
René Paul Chambellan designed the Caldecott Medal
in 1937
The judges of the Newberry Award had a hard time choosing the winner the literature award because of the incredible
illustrations… so they came up with;
the Caldecott Metals.
The First Golden Award…The First Golden Award…
Animals of the Bible, A Picture
Book.
Illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop
1938
A Few Golden Oldies…A Few Golden Oldies…
by Maud Fuller Petersham;
Miska Petersham
The Rooster Crows1946
by James Thurber
Illustrated by Louis Slobodkin
Many Moons 1944
Gold Award
Silver Classics...Silver Classics...
Blueberries for Sal. 1949
By Robert McCloskey
Illustrated by Jean Charlot;By Margaet Wise Brown.
SILVER
As Time Passes …As Time Passes …
1971
Illustrator's develop Unique StylesIllustrator's develop Unique Styles
By Maurice Sendak
-adding Humor into the lyrics.-adding Humor into the lyrics.
Illustrations advanced with New Technology.Illustrations advanced with New Technology.
M I X ED M E D I2005 A
3 Reasons to Choose a Caldecott.3 Reasons to Choose a Caldecott.
1. They are perfect for children of all ages, because the picture tells the story.
(many have NO words at all!)
* Do U C the Letter?
3 Reasons to Choose a Caldecott.3 Reasons to Choose a Caldecott.
2. Outstanding images and real world situations catch the readers attention, and make them relate to the character
in the book.
A children’s book about a tight rope artist Phillipe Petit’s. 1974, who
walked between the “Two Towers.” by Mordicai Gerstein.
According to the New York Times, this book was written shortly after,
the September 11, 1999 attack on the Twin Towers.
3 Reasons to Choose a Caldecott.3 Reasons to Choose a Caldecott.
3. Illustrations help children’s minds open to new creative ideas and many writing styles; poetry,
traditional, fantasy etc…
2005 Award Winners2005 Award Winners
By Kevin Henkes
** Many Caldecott Award Winners
are the Author and the Illustrators
of the book.**
2005 Award Winners2005 Award Winners
The Red Book
By Barbara Lehman
A wordless picture book, offering a curious journey.
2005 Award Winners2005 Award Winners
Written by JacquelineWoodson; Illustrated
By E.B. Lewis
This book is aboutthe struggle womenwent through, as the
men were away duringWorld War II.
(Perfect for young girls.)
2005 Award Winners2005 Award Winners
Written by
Mo Willems
A hysterical tale with,
amazing illustrations
with mixed media;
sepia, ink, watercolor,
and Photography.
Illustrator and Author: Jerry PinkneyIllustrator and Author: Jerry Pinkney
Jerry Pinkney has won the most Caldecott Awards, both Silver and Gold.
Another Great Illustrator and Author… Another Great Illustrator and Author… David Weisner.David Weisner.
These books are favorites among children of all ages, due to the amazing and unique pictures.
Books that receive Awards…Books that receive Awards…
………….give readers Rewards!.give readers Rewards!