Caldecott Medal · 1955

The 1955 Caldecott Medal

Cinderella won the 1955 Caldecott Medal. Browse it alongside the honor book, with ages and reading levels for each.

1955 Caldecott Medal Winner
Cinderella
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1812

Cinderella

By Marcia Brown

A magical night changes everything, but time is running out.

Caldecott Medal (1955)
32 pages· 2,309 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,476 ratings
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Summary: Cinderella dreams of attending the prince's ball, but her cruel stepsisters mock her. With a wave of her fairy godmother's wand, pumpkins become coaches and rags turn to riches. As the clock ticks towards midnight, Cinderella's enchanting night at the palace holds the promise of love and transformation. Will she capture the prince's heart before the magic fades?
1955 Honor Books
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1950

The Thanksgiving Story

By Alice Dalgliesh, Helen Sewell (Illustrator)

Pilgrims face hunger and cold in a new world. Can they survive with unexpected help?

32 pages· 2,817 words· Est. 22 min read-aloud
4.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,444 ratings
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Summary: Aboard the Mayflower, the Hopkins family seeks a new life, but the New World brings harsh trials. As hunger and sickness threaten their colony, the Pilgrims must rely on the Native Americans' aid. Will they endure the first year and celebrate a bountiful harvest? Discover the origins of Thanksgiving in this captivating tale of survival and hope.
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