Top 10 Caldecott Books

    Where the Wild Things Are
    6.7
    01
    Where the Wild Things Are
    Written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak
    The Polar Express
    6.4
    02
    The Polar Express
    Written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg
    The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
    6.1
    03
    The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
    Written and illustrated by Dan Santat
    The Invention of Hugo Cabret
    6.0
    04
    The Invention of Hugo Cabret
    Written by Brian Selznick
    A Sick Day for Amos McGee
    5.8
    05
    A Sick Day for Amos McGee
    Written by Philip C. Stead & illustrated by Erin E. Stead
    Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
    5.8
    06
    Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
    Written and illustrated by William Steig
    Make Way for Ducklings
    5.7
    07
    Make Way for Ducklings
    Written and illustrated by Robert McCloskey
    Madeline's Rescue
    5.6
    Series
    08
    Madeline's Rescue
    Written and illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans
    Officer Buckle and Gloria
    5.6
    09
    Officer Buckle and Gloria
    Written and illustrated by Peggy Rathmann
    A Story, a Story
    5.5
    10
    A Story, a Story
    Written and illustrated by Gail E. Haley

As one of two of the most prestigious awards given in the United States for children's literature, the Randolph Caldecott Medal is given to the "most distinguished American picture book for children" (Caldecott Medal Home Page) With that in mind, we have a great list of books below that you will want to make sure your children have read at least once. What makes these books great? The pictures. Take a look and decide what your favorite might be!

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