Caldecott Medal · 1993

The 1993 Caldecott Medal

Mirette on the High Wire won the 1993 Caldecott Medal. Browse it alongside all 3 honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

1993 Caldecott Medal Winner
Mirette on the High Wire
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

Mirette on the High Wire

By Emily Arnold Mccully · Mirette series

A girl must help a fearful wire-walker rediscover his courage in 19th-century Paris.

Caldecott Medal (1993)The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1992)
32 pages· 1,164 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,537 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a Parisian boardinghouse, young Mirette discovers a secretive stranger walking on air. Unbeknownst to her, he is the once-great Bellini, a master wire-walker paralyzed by fear. As Mirette learns his craft, she must also inspire him to overcome his past. Can she help him reclaim his courage and soar once more? Journey through a world of acrobats and mimes, where bravery and friendship intertwine on the rooftops of Paris.
1993 Honor Books
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1992

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

By Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith (Illustrator)

Classic fairy tales get hilariously twisted in this playful collection.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1992)Caldecott Honor (1993)
52 pages· 2,291 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 96,424 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Dive into a world where fairy tales are turned upside down! Meet characters like The Stinky Cheese Man and Cinderummpelstiltskin in this collection of Fairly Stupid Tales. With bizarre illustrations and unexpected twists, these stories break the fourth wall and poke fun at the classics. Will the Ugly Duckling ever become a swan? Can a princess find happiness with a bowling ball? Each tale offers a fresh, comedic take on the familiar, inviting readers to laugh and question what they know about these timeless stories.
Seven Blind Mice
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1992

Seven Blind Mice

By Ed Young

Seven blind mice uncover a mysterious truth by the pond.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1992)Caldecott Honor (1993)
40 pages· 268 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 8,431 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Seven blind mice encounter a mysterious object by the pond. Each mouse returns with a different theory, but only the seventh mouse discovers the whole truth. What will they find?
Working Cotton
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1992

Working Cotton

By Sherley Anne Williams, Carole Byard (Illustrator)

A child's day unfolds in the cotton fields, revealing migrant life.

Coretta Scott King Honor (1993)Caldecott Honor (1993)
32 pages
3.9 Goodreads · 772 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In the heart of central California, a young girl shares her family's daily life as migrant workers in the cotton fields. Through her eyes, the long hours and simple joys of their existence are unveiled. What stories lie hidden in the fields, and how does this life shape her dreams? Discover the beauty and resilience in the everyday struggles of a migrant family.
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