I did not realize that it's a kids' book, so it was nice to learn so much in an easier and more concise read than I anticipated.

Of course, some of my favorite artists are missing. But this book is a wonderful way to learn what artists go through when creating a book that they really care about, and that the Caldecott judges agree is valuable. ( )

Named for the nineteenth--century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott, since 1938, this award is given to excellent illustrated children's books. Those awarded, can be assured their book will be read by many, and their book will be held as the finest available in the year awarded.

Awarded each year by the American Library Association, the winner of the Caldecott Medal must be a U.S. citizen or resident. Each year a different group of 15 people meet secretly to make the decision.

http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecotthonors/ca...

The author of [A Caldecott Celebration] chose seven Caldecott Medal books spanning seven decades of the medal's history. Each book and author is outlined with wonderful information.

Those examined are:
[Make Way for Duckling] by [[Robert McCloskey]] the 1942 winner
[Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper] by [[Marcia Brown]] the 1955 winner
[Where the Wild Things are] by [[Maurice Sendak]] the 1964 winner
[Sylvester and the Magic Pebble] by [[William Steig]] the 1970 winner
[Jumanji] by [[Chris Van Allsburg]] the 1982 winner
[Tuesday] by [[David Wiesner]] the 1992 winner
[The Man Who Walked Between the Towers] by [[Mordicai Gerstein]] ( )

a look at Caldecott winners and how they began their careers, as well as how they have been influenced to creat the art they do.

a look at Caldecott winners and how they began their careers, as well as how they have been influenced to create the art they do.

Mini biographies of seven Caldecott winners spanning seven decades. ( )