Caldecott Medal · 1983

The 1983 Caldecott Medal

Shadow won the 1983 Caldecott Medal. Browse it alongside both honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

1983 Caldecott Medal Winner
Shadow
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1982

Shadow

By Blaise Cendrars, Marcia Brown (Illustrator/Translator)

Shadow prowls the night, mingling with dancers, bridging past and present in a haunting African tale.

Caldecott Medal (1983)
40 pages· 714 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.5/5 Goodreads · 1,456 ratings
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Summary: In a mystical African landscape, Shadow weaves through night fires and dances, embodying the spirits of the past and the beliefs of the present. As storytellers and shamans fade into memory, Shadow's silent presence casts a spell, haunting and enchanting the lives it touches. Marcia Brown's evocative collages bring to life this eerie journey, where the unseen becomes a powerful force, challenging the boundaries between reality and the supernatural. What secrets does Shadow hold, and how does it shape the world it silently observes?
1983 Honor Books
Picture Book · Ages 4–8

A Chair for My Mother

A family collects coins and works together to buy a new chair to replace the one they lost in a fire.

32 pages· 1,092 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 26,376 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1982

When I Was Young in the Mountains

By Cynthia Rylant, Diane Goode (Illustrator)

Experience the cherished simplicity of mountain life through a child's eyes.

32 pages· 429 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,524 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Summary: In the mountains, a child's world is filled with simple joys and family warmth. Grandfather returns from the coal mine, his dusty face a testament to hard work, while Grandmother's kitchen offers the comfort of hot cornbread. Days are spent at the swimming hole and visiting Crawford’s store, each moment a cherished memory. This gentle tale, enriched with vivid illustrations, captures the essence of a life deeply connected to family and place. What makes these mountain memories so unforgettable?
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