Caldecott Medal Winners

The atmosphere of the Maine island where the artist-author lives, pictured in rhythmic text and full-color paintings.

A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.

The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.

Briefly describes the value of a tree. Both amusing and factual, this is a joyous account of what trees can mean to a child.

Twenty original fables about an array of animal characters from crocodile to ostrich.

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.

Explains some traditions and customs of twenty-six African tribes beginning with letters from A to Z. Artists Leo and Diane Dillon won their second consecutive Caldecott Medal for this stunning ABC of African culture. "Another virtuoso performance. . . . Such an astute blend of aesthetics and information is admirable, the child's eye will be rewarded many times over."--Booklist. ALA Notable Book; Caldecott Medal.

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.

Frogs rise on their lily pads, float through the air, and explore the nearby houses while their inhabitants sleep.

Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf who is disguised as their grandmother.