A Caldecott Celebration: Seven Artists and their Paths to the Caldecott Medal

Are you a fan of award-winning picture books? Then you won't want to miss out on "A Caldecott Celebration: Seven Artists and their Paths to the Caldecott Medal"! Celebrating seventy years of the prestigious Caldecott Medal, this book takes you behind the scenes of the world's most acclaimed illustration award. Noted children's book historian Leonard S. Marcus provides an updated look at the award and its winners, including Robert McCloskey, Marcia Brown, Maurice Sendak, William Steig, Chris Van Allsburg, David Wiesner, and Mordicai Gerstein.

What makes "A Caldecott Celebration" truly unique is the personal touch. Leonard S. Marcus takes you into the studios and behind the drawing boards of these seven remarkable artists, each representing a different decade of the award's history. Through personal anecdotes, you'll get a glimpse into their creative processes and discover how your favorite picture books were imagined and brought to life. From doodles to sketches to finished art, you'll see the evolution of their prize-winning works!

But it doesn't stop there! "A Caldecott Celebration" goes even further by revealing the artists' inspirations and their private reactions to receiving the Caldecott Medal. This book truly illuminates the creative process and showcases the immense talent of these artists. Whether you're a teacher, a parent, a child, or a book collector, this essential book belongs on your shelf. It will inspire and captivate anyone who has ever been dazzled by the art of children's book illustration or has dreamed of creating their own original work.

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