Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Caldecott Award

The 2012 Caldecott Award was announced on Monday, January 23.

The winner is:

A Ball for Daisy illustrated and written by Christopher Raschka

A wordless picture book showing the fun a dog has with her ball, and what happens when it is lost.




The Honor books are:



Blackout illustrated and written by John Rocco

When a busy family's activities come to a halt because of a blackout, they find they enjoy spending time together and not being too busy for once.



Grandpa Green illustrated and written by Lane Smith

A child explores the ordinary life of his extraordinary great-grandfather, as expressed in his topiary garden.


Me… Jane illustrated and written by Patrick McDonnell

Holding her stuffed toy chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads Tarzan books, and dreams of living in Africa and helping animals. Includes biographical information on the prominent zoologist.



Posted by Sue Ann

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