Caldecott Medal

The Caldecott Medal, which honors the best children's picture book of the year, is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association. Click here for a list of winners from 1938 to the present.

The Caldecott Medal was created in response to concerns that the artists creating picture books for children were not getting as much recognition as the authors of children's books

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The 2013 Caldecott Medal winner is This Is Not My Hat, written and illustrated by Jon Klassen, published by Candlewick Press.

In this darkly humorous tale, a tiny fish knows it’s wrong to steal a hat. It fits him just right. But the big fish wants his hat back. Klassen’s controlled palette, opposing narratives and subtle cues compel readers to follow the fish and imagine the consequence.

“With minute changes in eyes and the slightest displacement of seagrass, Klassen’s masterful illustrations tell the story the narrator doesn’t know,” Caldecott Chair Sandra Imdieke said.

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If you decide to visit the homepage, you will see the Honor Books for 2013.

It is very interesting that this year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Caldecott Medal. For more information click here :Caldecott Medal 75th Anniversary