Caldecott Award
Introduction:
| The Caldecott Medal is given to the illustrator of a children's book. An illustrator is someone who draws or paints the pictures found in a book. Winning the Caldecott Medal is a high honor. |
Task:
| During this Quest you will learn about the Caldecott Medal and see some winning books. You will also read about some of the books that have won the Caldecott Medal. |
Resources:
| Reading Corner - Caldecott (Activities 1 and 2) |
Activities:
| 1. Who gives the Caldecott Medal to
an illustrator? 2. Which book and illustrator won the first Caldecott Medal? 3. What was the title of the 2003 Caldecott Medal book? 4. Who illustrated the 2003 Caldecott Medal book? |
Evaluation:
| Look for some Caldecott Medal books from your school or public library. You can use the complete list of books found on the web pages listed above. Choose your favorite book based on the pictures. Share with a friend why you chose that book as your favorite. |
Conclusion:
| Winning the Caldecott Medal is a great honor. Many libraries have Caldecott Medal books in their collections. Reading a Caldecott Medal book is fun because you get to read a great story told with wonderful art! |
Updated October 09, 2004
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