The Caldecott medal was not awarded for the first time until 1938.
None. The first Caldecott was awarded in 1938.
"Animals of the Bible" was the first recipient of the Caldecott Medal. The book was illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop.
Prayer for a Child by Rachel Field won the Caldecott Medal in 1945.
Black and White by David Macaulay won the 1991 Caldecott medal.
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey won the 1942 Caldecott Medal.
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig won the 1970 Caldecott Medal.
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig won the 1970 Caldecott Medal.
The 1982 Caldecott Medal was won by Jumanji. The author was Chris Van Allsburg.
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.