Caldecott Medal & Honor Awards

Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.

Explains some traditions and customs of 26 African tribes beginning with letters from A to Z.

A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit. A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbit, and now the whole jungle is in an uproar because the sun won't rise. The animals discuss the situation and decide to punish the mosquito. Even today, whenever we hear a mosquito buzz, we smack it hard!

An adaptation of the Pueblo Indian myth which explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world of men.

After the old woman cuts off his tail when he steals her milk, the fox must go through a long series of transactions before she will sew it back on again.

The adventures of best friends Frog and Toad, including Frog's suffering a bad cold and Toad's embarrassment over his unflattering bathing suit, are accompanied by material on the origins of books in the "I Can Read" series.

In a moment of fright, Sylvester the donkey asks his magic pebble to turn him into a rock but then can not hold the pebble to wish himself back to normal again.

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

Relates the adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.

Four children play in the moonlight before bedtime on a soft summer night.