Caldecott Medal · 1944

The 1944 Caldecott Medal

Many Moons won the 1944 Caldecott Medal. Browse it alongside all 3 honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

1944 Caldecott Medal Winner
Many Moons
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1943

Many Moons

By James Thurber, Louis Slobodkin (Illustrator)

A princess demands the moon. Can she get it?

Caldecott Medal (1944)
48 pages· 3,122 words· Est. 25 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 5,573 ratings
$17.00
Hardcover
Summary: A little princess desires the impossible: the moon. Her quest challenges those around her, leading to unexpected solutions and whimsical adventures. Will her wish be fulfilled, or is it just a dream?
1944 Honor Books
Small Rain
Sale price
$090
Chapter Book · Ages 5–+

Small Rain

By Elizabeth Orton Jones (Illustrator)
Caldecott Honor (1944)
3.5/5 Goodreads · 93 ratings
$0.95Save 5%
Paperback
The Mighty Hunter
Chapter Book · 1943

The Mighty Hunter

By Berta Hader, Elmer Hader

A boy's hunting trip turns into a lesson after a bear encounter.

Caldecott Honor (1944)
49 pages
3.1/5 Goodreads · 80 ratings
Library Binding
Summary: A young Indian boy sets out on a hunting adventure, eager to prove himself. But when he crosses paths with a hungry bear, his priorities shift dramatically. Will this unexpected encounter lead him to a new path, perhaps one that involves more than just survival skills? Discover how a brush with danger can change a boy's dreams and aspirations.
Child's Good Night Book: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner
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$958
Board Book · Ages 0–4

Child's Good Night Book: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner

By Margaret Wise Brown, Jean Charlot (Illustrator)
Caldecott Honor (1944)
12 pages
3.5/5 Goodreads · 365 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Board book
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