Rick Caldecott
It was named after him because he is a well respected illustrator and the medal is awarded for the best picture (illustrated) book.
It was named after Randolph Caldecott - a nineteenth-century English illustrator.
The Caldecott medal is named after Randolf Caldecott, and is established by the American Library Association.
The Caldecott medal is named for Randolph Caldecott, one of the first children's book illustrators who shaped the world of children's book illustration as we know it today.The award is named after Randolph Caldecott - who was a nineteenth-century English illustrator.
The Caldecott Medal features a gold medal with the profile of a man on it. The image is of English illustrator Randolph Caldecott, after whom the award is named. The medal is presented annually by the Association for Library Service to Children to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
The Caldecott Medal is named after an illustrator rather than a book. It is named after Randolph Caldecott.One of the images on the medal is derived from Caldecott's illustration for the bookThe Diverting History of John Gilpin. The other image is based on an illustration that he did for the nursery rhyme Sing a Song of Sixpence.
The Caldecott medal is made out of bronze
Andy and the Lion did not win a Caldecott Medal. It was named an Honor Book in 1939.
The Caldecott medal is made out of bronze
Caldecott Medal was created in 1938.
The Caldecott Medal is awarded every year for the best American picture book for children. It is named after the English illustrator Randolph Caldecott.
Médaille Caldecott.