Caldecott Award & Honor Winners: 1960's

Baboushka and the Three Kings by Ruth Robbins; Nicolas Sidjakov (Illustrator)

The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship by Christopher Denise 1969 Winner

Drummer Hoff by Ed Emberley (Illustrator); Barbara Emberley Through lively folk verse and glorious woodcut illustrations, Barbara Emberley and Ed Emberley describe how an elaborate cannon is put together piece by piece and finally fired off. Corporal Farrell brings the barrel, Sergeant Chowder supplies the powder, and General Border gives the order -- but it's Drummer Hoff who finally fires off the cannon and explodes the story into a blast of brilliant colors. This sturdy board book edition is sure to inspire a smart salute and a march about the room.

Sam, Bangs and Moonshine by Evaline Ness (Illustrator) Samantha (known as Sam) is a fisherman’s daughter who dreams rich and lovely dreams--moonshine, her father says. But when her tall stories bring disaster to her friend Thomas and her cat Bangs, Sam learns to distinguish between moonshine and reality.

Always Room for One More by Sorche Nic Leodhas; Nonny Hogrogian (Illustrator) Lachie MacLachlan, the generous hero of this enchanting tale, is the exception to the rule that the Scots are a thrifty lot. In his "wee house in the heather," Lachie lives with his family of twelve, and he welcomes to his hearth every weary traveler who passes by on a stormy night. "There's always room for one more," says Lachie, and how his grateful guests say a wonderful "thank you" provides a delightfully warm and tender ending to this hilarious tale of kindness. The story, derived from an old Scottish folk song, is reflected superbly in the charming illustrations of Nonny Hogrogian.   Always Room for One More is the winner of the 1966 Caldecott Medal.

May I Bring a Friend? by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers; Beni Montresor (Illustrator) Winner of the Caldecott Medal One day, a small boy receives a very special invitation -- the King and the Queen have invited him to the castle for tea. He accepts, with one question: "May I bring a friend?" "Any friend of our friend is welcome her," says the King. But their guest's friend turns out to be someone they never expected! Beatrice Schenk de Regniers's rhythmic text and the fantastical, jewellike artwork of Beni Montresor have made this book a favorite for more than twenty-five years.

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) Where the Wild Things Are is fifty years old! Let the wild rumpus with Max and all the wild things continue as this classic comes to life as never before with new reproductions of Maurice Sendak's artwork. Astonishing state-of-the-art technology faithfully captures the color and detail of the original illustrations. Sendak himself enthusiastically endorsed this impressive new interpretation of his art before his death in May 2012. Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year, Where the Wild Things Are became an iconic book that has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. It continues to be one of the best loved books of all time the world over, by the one and only Maurice Sendak. Supports the Common Core State Standards

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats (Illustrator) No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snowy Day. Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever.

Once a Mouse... by Marcia Brown (Illustrator) A hermit knows the magic to change a small mouse into a cat, a dog, and a majestic tiger -- and Marcia Brown's magical woodcuts bring this Indian fable to life with the mastery that won her her second Caldecott Medal.

Baboushka and the Three Kings by Ruth Robbins; Nicolas Sidjakov (Illustrator) The Russian folktale about an old woman's endless search for the Christ child.

Nine Days to Christmas by Marie Hall Ets; Aurora Labastida Kindergartner Ceci is old enough to have her first posada -- one of the 9 special parties held in Mexico, one a day preceding the day of Christmas. Caldecott Medal winner, 1960.