4 Vegbooks reviews tagged Caldecott Medal.
I love this book the way I love Goodnight, Moon. I love its simplicity. I love that it touches on the metaphysical, but does not dwell. And above all, I love its illustrations. Margaret Wise Brown wrote both books,…
Tags: 1940s Childrens LiteratureCaldecott MedalCatsEarly ElementaryEnvironmentEnvironmental Children's LiteratureFishGullsIslandsLeonard WeisgardLobstersMargaret Wise BrownMarine AnimalsNatural HistoryPreschoolersSeals
Kiddo and I were surprised that I hadn’t reviewed Tuesday for Vegbooks. We love this book, because as kiddo puts it, “It’s funny and strange.” With few words and very detailed illustrations, David Wiesner has crafted…
Tags: 1990s BooksCaldecott MedalDavid WeisnerDogsEarly ElementaryFrogsHumorIllustrationMysteryNearly Wordless BooksPigsPreschoolers
Wow! I love David Wiesner’s work — Tuesday is a classic around these parts — and so I was delighted to discover the new-to-me title The Three Pigs at the library recently. This book won the 2002 Caldecott Medal, so…
Tags: Animal RescueCaldecott MedalClassic Fairy TalesDavid WiesnerEarly ElementaryFatePigsStorytellingWolves
Jerry Pinkney’s new book is a visual treat, using stunning illustrations to retell Aesop’s fable. Using only the occasional sound, Mr. Pinkney’s storybook lends itself to an interpretation that supports and…
Tags: Animal Rights Books for KidsCaldecott MedalEarly ElementaryHuntingJerry PinkneyLionMouseNew York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2009PreschoolersWildlife Books for Kids