Caldecott Medal

Text and illustrations present the life of the boy born on the Kentucky frontier who became the sixteenth president of the United States.

Relates the story of the author's grandparents and parents, who, though not famous, helped build the United States.

Max, a naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.

As it changes from mouse, to cat, to dog, to tiger, a hermit's pet also becomes increasingly vain.

Brown's illustrated translation of Perrault's tale in which Cinderella leaves behind a glass slipper in her haste to flee the palace before the fairy godmother's magic loses effect won the 1955 Caldecott medal.

Katy's Easter morning discovery renews the tradition of the Easter egg tree.

When it begins to look, feel, and smell like snow, everyone prepares for a winter blizzard.

An illustrated bedtime prayer which gives thanks for the many aspects of a child's world. This is a prayer written for one little girl, but it is a prayer for boys and girls all over the world. It is full of the intimate gentleness for familiar things, the love of friends and family, and the kindly protection of God. It carries a universal appeal for all ages and races, and brings to our hearts and minds the deep responsibility of preserving for all...

A country house is unhappy when the city, with all its buildings and traffic, grows up around her.

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.