Monday, March 22nd, 2010
Caldecott
Randolph Caldecott was born on this date in 1886. Caldecott greatly influenced illustration of children’s books during the nineteenth century.
To me, his name means outstanding illustrations in contemporary children’s books. The Caldecott Medal was named in his honor and is awarded by the American Library Association to the year’s most outstanding illustrations in a children’s book.
The first Caldecott Medal was awarded in 1938.
I feel nostalgic looking over the list of winners, remembering books my children and I enjoyed together, for example the Medal winners from 1942, 1954, 1963, and 1978, respectively:
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Hi Noel~
Make way for Ducklings was MY favorite when young~ and I read it to my children, who are reading it to theirs…I also love the Madeline series, and Miss Flora McFlimsy. You are right~such nostalgia!
We just received the Make way for Ducklings book at christmas and was so excited for the children to get another Caldecott book!
Oh, and our lenten lights are all set up on our table. with 3 little ones, we do them the week of, not the whole season of lent. thanks for your great resources! I have also made a tomb (this will be our 3rd year using it) I will make sure to link to it so you can see once I post pictures.
Having lived in Boston for over 20 years, “Make Way for Ducklings” has a special place in my family’s heart. In fact, whenever I was invited to a baby shower, that would be my gift. It’s time for my grandchildren to receive one so that I can read it again.
We visited K & S there when Talitha was just a few months old–and saw you too during that visit. The photo of her beside the duckling statues in the Common is fastened inside the cover of her Duckling book.
All BELOVED by my little peeps (who are now 18 and 14 respectively) too. We also adored Blueberries for Sal which I think was a Caldecott winner also. Make Way for Ducklings…so wonderful! Thanks for the memories today. :)
I loved Caldecott’s illustrations. Still do.
Mrs. Piper,
As a children’s librarian and lover of books I applaud this post!
But the librarian in me cringes at the use of Wiki-pedia as a source.
For more information about Randolph Caldecott and the ALA Caldecott Medal visit the American Library Association http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/aboutcaldecott/aboutcaldecott
Visit the ALA for a complete list of winners http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecotthonors/caldecottmedal.cfm
I shared your blog post on Mr. Caldecott with the Fans on my library’s Facebook page.
Thanks so much for sharing your love of children’s literature and the outstanding contributions of Randolph Caldecott with your readers.
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