1. Caldecott Award Winning Literature By Johanne Whittington Section # 1979 EDU291

2. The Caldecott Metals 1 Gold Metal is given to the book with the best illustrations and 3 Silver Awards are given to the Honorable Mentions.

3. The Past “ What’s the use of a book without any pictures in it?” John Tenniel's illustration of the Mad Tea Party from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) 25 Years later came the Caldecott Metals...

4. The Awards 1938- Present… René Paul Chambellan designed the Caldecott Medal in 1937 The judges of the Newberry Award had a hard time choosing the winner the literature award because of the incredible illustrations… so they came up with; the Caldecott Metals.

5. The First Golden Award… Animals of the Bible, A Picture Book. Illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop 1938

6. A Few Golden Oldies… by Maud Fuller Petersham;Maud Fuller Petersham Miska Petersham The Rooster Crows 1946 by James Thurber Illustrated by Louis Slobodkin Many Moons 1944 Gold Award

7. Silver Classics... Blueberries for Sal. 1949 By Robert McCloskey Illustrated by Jean Charlot; By Margaet Wise Brown. SILVERSILVER

8. As Time Passes … 1971

9. Illustrator's develop Unique Styles By Maurice Sendak

10. -adding Humor into the lyrics.

11. Illustrations advanced with New Technology. M I X E D M E D I 2005 A

12. 3 Reasons to Choose a Caldecott. 1. They are perfect for children of all ages, because the picture tells the story. (many have NO words at all!) * Do U C the Letter?

13. 3 Reasons to Choose a Caldecott. 2. Outstanding images and real world situations catch the readers attention, and make them relate to the character in the book. A children’s book about a tight rope artist Phillipe Petit’s. 1974, who walked between the “Two Towers.” by Mordicai Gerstein. According to the New York Times, this book was written shortly after, the September 11, 1999 attack on the Twin Towers.

14. 3 Reasons to Choose a Caldecott. 3. Illustrations help children’s minds open to new creative ideas and many writing styles; poetry, traditional, fantasy etc…

15. 2005 Award Winners By Kevin Henkes ** Many Caldecott Award Winners are the Author and the Illustrators of the book.**

16. 2005 Award Winners The Red Book By Barbara Lehman A wordless picture book, offering a curious journey.

17. 2005 Award Winners Written by Jacqueline Woodson; Illustrated By E.B. Lewis This book is about the struggle women went through, as the men were away during World War II. (Perfect for young girls.)

18. 2005 Award Winners Written by Mo Willems A hysterical tale with, amazing illustrations with mixed media; sepia, ink, watercolor, and Photography.

19. Illustrator and Author: Jerry Pinkney Jerry Pinkney has won the most Caldecott Awards, both Silver and Gold.

20. Another Great Illustrator and Author… David Weisner. These books are favorites among children of all ages, due to the amazing and unique pictures.

21. Books that receive Awards…

22. …….give readers Rewards!