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Caldecott Medal Awards 1950s
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children for the best American picture book for children.
Time of Wonder
1958
Follows the activities of two children spending their summer vacation on an island off the coast of Maine.
A Tree is Nice
Illustrated by Marc Simont
1957
A lovely celebration of the value and beauty of trees.
Frog Went A-Courtin'
Illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky
1956
Illustrates the well-known American folk song about the courtship and marriage of the frog and the mouse.
Cinderella, or The Little Glass Slipper
1955
A familiar story for many young listeners, this award-winning version can be compared to numerous other adaptations including, of course, the one made famous by Disney.
Madeline's Rescue
1954
A hound rescues a schoolgirl from the Seine, becomes a beloved school pet, is chased away by the trustees, and returns with a surprise.
The Biggest Bear
1953
Johnny goes hunting for a bearskin to hang on his family's barn and returns with a small bundle of trouble.
Finders Keepers by Will and Nicolas
1952
Two dogs each claim a bone they have found and ask passersby for help in deciding ownership.
Song of the Swallows
1950
Sad when the swallows leave for the winter, young Juan prepares to welcome them back to the old California Mission at Capistrano on St. Joseph's Day the next spring.