The Newbery and Caldecott awards : a guide to the medal and honor books / Association for Library Service to Children.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Association for Library Service to Children.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Newbery Medal--Bibliography.

Newbery Medal.

Caldecott Medal--Bibliography.

Caldecott Medal.

Children--Books and reading--United States.

Children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (191 p.)

Edition:

2006 ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Library Association, 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Each year, the Newbery and Caledcott Awards are awarded by the American Library Association to the most distinguished children's books published the previous year. With up-to-date annotations for all the medal and honor books since the inception of the awards (Newbery in 1922 and Caledcott in 1938), librarians and teachers everywhere have come to rely on this indispensable guide for quick-reference, collection and curriculum development, and readers' advisory. Fully indexed by title and author/illustrator, the 2006 edition includes background on the awards and photos of the new medalists and t

Contents:

Contents; Preface; Newbery and Caldecott Awards : Authorization and Terms; Sharing Picture Books with Children to Promote Art Appreciation; The Newbery Awards: 2006-1922; The Caldecott Awards: 2006-1938; The Media Used in Caldecott Picture Books: Notes toward a Definitive List; Author/Illustrator Index; Title Index;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

0-8389-9834-8

OCLC:

476043610