Caldecott Award Winners
| The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. It is named in honor of Randolph Caldecott, a 19th century English illustrator. The winners are chosen by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association. |
| If the Jones Library and/or the Branches own a copy of the book, there will be a link to the catalog, where you can check the status of the book. Otherwise, the title will be in italics. |
| Present - 1983 |
1982-1960 1959-1938 |
2006
Winner:
The Hello, Goodbye Window illustrated by Chris Raschka, written by Norton Juster
- Honor books:
- Rosa illustrated by Bryan Collier, written by Nikki Giovanni
- Zen Shorts written and illustrated by Jon J. Muth
- Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-air Balloon Ride written and illustrated by Marjorie Priceman
- Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond Poems illustrated by Beckie Prange, written by Joyce Sidman
- Zen Shorts written and illustrated by Jon J. Muth
2005
Winner:
Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
- Honor books:
- The Red Book by Barbara Lehman
- Coming on Home Soon written and illustrated by Jacqueline Woodson and E.B. Lewis
- Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems
- Coming on Home Soon written and illustrated by Jacqueline Woodson and E.B. Lewis
2004
Winner:
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein
- Honor books:
- Ella Sarah Gets Dressed by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
- What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? written and illustrated by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page
- Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems
- What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? written and illustrated by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page
2003
Winner:
My Friend Rabbit illustrated and written by Eric Rohmann
- Honor books:
- The Spider and the Fly illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi
- Hondo & Fabian illustrated and written by Peter McCarty
- Noah's Ark illustrated and written by Jerry Pinkney
- Hondo & Fabian illustrated and written by Peter McCarty
2002
Winner:
The Three Pigs by David Wiesner
- Honor books:
- The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Barbara Kerley
- Martin's Big Words: the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport
- The Stray Dog by Marc Simont
- Martin's Big Words: the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport
2001
Winner:
So You Want to Be President? Illustrated by David Small; text by Judith St. George
- Honor books:
- Casey at the Bat Illustrated by Christopher Bing; text by Ernest Lawrence Thayer
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type Illustrated by Betsy Lewin; text by Doreen Cronin
Olivia by Ian Falconer
2000
Winner:
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback
- Honor books:
- A Child's Calendar Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman; text by John Updike
Sector 7 by David Wiesner
When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang
The Ugly Duckling Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney; text by Hans Christian Andersen, adapted by Jerry Pinkney
1999
Winner:
Snowflake Bentley Illustrated by Mary Azarian; text by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
- Honor books:
- Duke Ellington Illustrated by Brian Pinkney; text by Andrea Davis Pinkney
No, David! by David Shannon
Snow by Uri Shulevitz
Tibet: Through the Red Box by Peter Sís
1998
Winner:
Rapunzel Retold and illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
- Honor books:
- The Gardener Illustrated by David Small; text by Sarah Stewart
Harlem Illustrated by Christopher Myers; text by Walter Dean Myers
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Simms Taback
1997
Winner:
Golem by David Wisniewski
- Honor books:
- Hush! A Thai Lullaby Illustrated by Holly Meade; text by Minfong Ho
The Graphic Alphabet by David Pelletier
The Paperboy by Dav Pilkey
Starry Messenger by Peter Sís
1996
Winner:
Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann
- Honor books:
- Alphabet City by Stephen T. Johnson
Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman; text by Lloyd Moss
The Faithful Friend Illustrated by Brian Pinkney; text by Robert D. San Souci
Tops & Bottoms Adapted and illustrated by Janet Stevens
1995
Winner:
Smoky Night Illustrated by David Diaz; text by Eve Bunting
- Honor books:
- John Henry Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney; text by Julius Lester
Swamp Angel Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky; text by Anne Issacs
Time Flies by Eric Rohmann
1994
Winner:
Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say
- Honor books:
- Peppe the Lamplighter Illustrated by Ted Lewin; text by Elisa Bartone
In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming
Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest by Gerald McDermott
Owen by Kevin Henkes
Yo! Yes? Illustrated by Chris Raschka; text edited by Richard Jackson
1993
Winner:
Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully
- Honor books:
- The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales Illustrated by Lane Smith; text by Jon Scieszka
Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young
Working Cotton Illustrated by Carole Byard; text by Sherley Anne Williams
1992
Winner:
Tuesday by David Wiesner
- Honor book:
- Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold
1991
Winner:
Black and White by David Macaulay
- Honor books:
- Puss in Boots Illustrated by Fred Marcellino; text by Charles Perrault, trans. by Malcolm Arthur
"More More More," Said the Baby: Three Love Stories by Vera B. Williams
1990
Winner:
Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China by Ed Young
- Honor books:
- Bill Peet: An Autobiography by Bill Peet
Color Zoo by Lois Ehlert
The Talking Eggs: A Folktale from the American South Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney; text by Robert D. San Souci
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman; text by Eric Kimmel
1989
Winner:
Song and Dance Man Illustrated by Stephen Gammell; text by Karen Ackerman
- Honor books:
- The Boy of the Three-Year Nap Illustrated by Allen Say; text by Diane Snyder
Free Fall by David Wiesner
Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall
Mirandy and Brother Wind Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney; text by Patricia C. McKissack
1988
Winner:
Owl Moon Illustrated by John Schoenherr; text by Jane Yolen
- Honor book:
- Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John Steptoe
1987
Winner:
Hey, Al Illustrated by Richard Egielski; text by Arthur Yorinks
- Honor books:
- The Village of Round and Square Houses by Ann Grifalconi
Alphabatics by Suse MacDonald
Rumpelstiltskin Retold and illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
1986
Winner:
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
- Honor books:
- The Relatives Came Illustrated by Stephen Gammell; text by Cynthia Rylant
King Bidgood's in the Bathtub Illustrated by Don Wood; text by Audrey Wood
1985
Winner:
Saint George and the Dragon Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman; retold by Margaret Hodges
- Honor books:
- Hansel and Gretel Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky; retold by Rika Lesser
Have You Seen My Duckling? by Nancy Tafuri
The Story of Jumping Mouse: A Native American Legend Retold and illustrated by John Steptoe
1984
Winner:
The Glorious Flight: Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot by Alice & Martin Provensen
- Honor books:
- Little Red Riding Hood Retold and illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
Ten, Nine, Eight by Molly Bang
1983
Winner:
Shadow Translated and illustrated by Marcia Brown; original text in French by Blaise Cendrars
- Honor books:
- A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams
When I Was Young in the Mountains Illustrated by Diane Goode; text by Cynthia Rylant
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This page last updated on January 28, 2006.