The Randolph Caldecott Medal has been doled out since 1937 and is given out annually to an American author/illustrator who has published the most distinguished picture book of the year. The medal is named after Randolph J. Caldecott, a native of England and early 19th century children's illustrator.
The Storm Book was published in 1953. It was named a Caldecott Honor Book for that year, but did not win the award.
Maurice Sendak won the Caldecott award for "Where the Wild Things Are" in 1964.
Although King Bidgood's in the Bathtub did not win the Caldecott Award, it did win a Caldecott Honor in 1986. The winner that year was The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg.
Andy and the Lion did not win a Caldecott Medal. It was named an Honor Book in 1939.
There are a number of children's literature awards. One of the foremost is the Caldecott Honor Medal. Also, the Newbury Award and Golden Kite Award.
The Caldecott Award is made out of bronze.
There were two Caldecott Honor Books in 2010. All the World illustrated by Marla Frazee and Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors, illustrated by Pamaela Zagarenski.
Tomie DePaola won his first award in 1976, when he received the Caldecott Honor for his book "Strega Nona."
The Stinky Cheese Man by Lane Smith was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1993.
How does a Caldecott award qualify to win.
The Caldecott Honor is awarded by the Caldecott Committee. The committee is appointed by the American Library Association.
The Caldecott Award did not start until 1938.