Book Series · 2 Books

Caldecott Honor Book Books

In order from The Ugly Duckling to The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins.

The Caldecott Honor Book series is a set of 2 picture books by Hans Christian Andersen and Barbara Kerley, published between 1843 and 2001. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 50 pages.

The Ugly Duckling
The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins
The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling
The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Ugly Duckling
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$1899
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1843

The Ugly Duckling

By Hans Christian Andersen, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)

An awkward bird's journey through adversity to find true beauty.

40 pages· 637 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Summary: An awkward little bird faces hecklers, hunters, and harsh seasons in a quest for belonging. Jerry Pinkney's adaptation of The Ugly Duckling captures the timeless tale of transformation and resilience. Will the bird's perseverance lead to the discovery of its true self? Experience the journey through lush watercolor landscapes that bring this classic story to life.
The complete set

Caldecott Honor Book Series

2 books · Published 1843–2001

Series
Sale price
$1899

The Ugly Duckling

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1843

An awkward bird's journey through adversity to find true beauty.

The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

Discover the visionary who brought dinosaurs to life in the 19th century.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Caldecott Honor Book series?

There are 2 books in the Caldecott Honor Book series. It began with The Ugly Duckling in 1843, and the newest book, The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins, was published in 2001.

What ages are the Caldecott Honor Book books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Caldecott Honor Book book is the longest?

The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins is the longest book in the series at 1,870 words (48 pages).

Which Caldecott Honor Book book is the shortest?

The Ugly Duckling is the shortest at 637 words (40 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Caldecott Honor Book to life.

01

Hans Christian Andersen

Author
02

Jerry Pinkney

Illustrator
03

Barbara Kerley

Author
04

Brian Selznick

Illustrator

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