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The Caldecott Medal is awarded every year for the best American picture book for children.

It is named after the English illustrator Randolph Caldecott.

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The Caldecott Medal is the annual award given by the American Library Association(ALA) for the best American picture book for children.

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What was the first caldecott award?

The first Caldecott Award was awarded to Animals of the Bible, illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop.


What book was awarded the 1992 caldecott award?

Tuesday won the Caldecott Award in 1992. It was written and illustrated by David Wiesner.


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It is annually given to the most distinguished American artist of children's picture books.


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The Caldecott Award is made out of bronze.


How is the Celdecott Award different from the Newbery Medal?

The Caldecott Award is awarded to one children's book each year based on the quality of the illustrations. The Newbery Award is awarded to one children's book each year based on the quality of the writing.


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Maurice sendak won the caldecott award for his outstanding illustrations?

Yes, Maurice Sendak won the Caldecott Medal in 1964 for his illustrations in the book "Where the Wild Things Are." The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American picture book for children.


Who won the Caldecott book award in 1926?

The Caldecott Award did not start until 1938.


Did Barbara park win the caldecott award?

No, Barbara Park has not won the Caldecott Award.


Who won the award for the book the talking eggs?

The book "The Talking Eggs" by Robert D. San Souci won the Caldecott Honor award, which is awarded for distinguished illustrations in children's literature.


Caldecott award winner in 1997?

Golem by David Wisniewski won the Caldecott Award in 1997.


Did where the Red Fern grows get a Caldecott award?

"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.