Caldecott Medal · 1949

The 1949 Caldecott Medal

The Big Snow won the 1949 Caldecott Medal. Browse it alongside the honor book, with ages and reading levels for each.

1949 Caldecott Medal Winner
The Big Snow
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1948

The Big Snow

By Hader Elmer, Berta Hader

Animals brace for winter's chill, relying on unexpected help to survive.

Caldecott Medal (1949)
48 pages· 1,739 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
3.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 5,036 ratings
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Summary: As winter approaches, woodland creatures scramble to gather food and find shelter. The Big Snow threatens their survival, but hope arrives from a little stone house. Will the animals endure the icy winds with this unexpected aid? Discover the heartwarming tale of nature's resilience and friendship.
1949 Honor Books
Blueberries for Sal
Sale price
$1994
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1948

Blueberries for Sal

By Robert McCloskey

A little girl and a bear become lost on Blueberry Hill while picking blueberries with their mothers.

Caldecott Honor (1949)
56 pages· 1,147 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 74,599 ratings
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Summary: Sal and her mother are picking blueberries when Sal wanders off, meeting a bear preparing for winter. Meanwhile, a curious bear cub follows Sal's mother. As the two pairs mix up, the question arises: will each mother find her rightful child? This charming tale unfolds amidst the picturesque Maine countryside, capturing the essence of a summer adventure.
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