A book must be published in the last year, have an illustrator of U.S. citizenship, have original illustrations, and be nominated for the award, then chosen.
The Caldecott medal is noted by a seal on the cover of the book. If the book was published beofre the medal was given, a seal is sold separately and can be placed on the cover of the book.
"Where the Red Fern Grows" did not receive a Caldecott Medal. The Caldecott Medal is awarded to the illustrator of the most distinguished American picture book for children, while "Where the Red Fern Grows" is a novel written by Wilson Rawls.
"Animals of the Bible" was the first recipient of the Caldecott Medal. The book was illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop.
The 1982 Caldecott Medal was won by Jumanji. The author was Chris Van Allsburg.
None. The first Caldecott was awarded in 1938.
Peggy Rathman won the Caldecott Medal in 1996 for Officer Buckle and Gloria.
Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin won the 1999 Caldecott Medal.
Chris van Allsburg's Polar Express won the Caldecott Medal in 1986.
The first Caldecott medal was given to Dorothy P. Lathrop for her book Animals of the Bible in 1938.
Yes, "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak did not receive a Newbery Medal; however, it was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1964 for its illustrations.
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The Caldecott Medal is named after Randolph Caldecott, a 19th-century British illustrator known for his picture books for children. The award recognizes the most distinguished American picture book for children each year.