Caldecott Winners for PreK-3

Posted on January 5, 2021

by Morgan R

The Caldecott Medal is given to the best illustrated children’s picture book each year. The award winners are announced every January. Use your Library card and PIN to access these resources.

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A Sick Day for Amos McGee
By Philip C. Stead

eBook

Log in to BookFlix and type SICK DAY in the search box. Amos McGee has lots of animal friends at the zoo, and when Amos gets sick, the animals come up with a plan to take care of him. Winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal. Explore the puzzlers and word match to learn more.

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Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
By Simms Taback

eBook

Log in to BookFlix and type JOSEPH in the search box. Joseph gets new uses out of his old, worn overcoat. Winner of the 2000 Caldecott Medal. Explore the puzzlers and word match to learn more.

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Kitten's First Full moon
By Kevin Henkes

eMovie

Kitten thinks the moon is a bowl of milk, so she tries her best to drink from it. Winner of the 2005 Caldecott Medal. Explore more titles on hoopla.

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The Lion & the Mouse
By Jerry Pinkney

eMovie

A lion saves the mouse’s life, but how can a mouse help a lion? Create your own words for this wordless book. Winner of the 2010 Caldecott Medal. Explore more titles on hoopla.

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The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
By Mordicai Gerstein

eMovie

Philippe Petit, a French tightrope walker is not afraid of heights. In fact, he dances across a tightrope a quarter of a mile in the air. Winner of the 2004 Caldecott Medal. Explore more titles on hoopla.

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Scholastic Teachables

eBook

Create your own award-winning mini book with Scholastic Teachables by searching the keyword MINI BOOK. You can also find printable worksheets, learning games and reading comprehension activities. No printer at home? Contact your nearest library for help printing up to 10 free pages.

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