My kids and I have read every Caldecott Medal-winning book! See the full list of winners and our reviews here.
What Is The Caldecott Medal?
The Caldecott Medal, named after renowned illustrator Randolph Caldecott, is awarded annually to the best illustrated children’s book of that year. It began in 1938 and has continued every year since then. (To read more about Ralph Caldecott and his life, check out this picture book.)
We have read every Caldecott-winning book as a family and have included all of our ratings below. You can also read this post about our 10 favorites!
Do you want to journey through all of the Caldecott Winners? Click HERE to download your free printable Caldecott checklist! If you’ve finished the Caldecott winners and would like to move on to corresponding chapter books, check out this post!
We Are Water Protectors ⭐️⭐️ 
The Undefeated (2020) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Hello Lighthouse (2019) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Wolf in the Snow (2018) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Radiant Child (2017) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Finding Winnie (2016) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Adventures of Beekle (2015) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Locomotive (2014) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
This Is Not My Hat (2013) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
A Ball For Daisy (2012) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
A Sick Day for Amos McGee (2011) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Lion and the Mouse (2010) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The House in the Night (2009) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Invention of Hugo Cabret (2008) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Flotsam (2007) ⭐️⭐️ 
The Hello, Goodbye Window (2006) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Kitten’s First Full Moon (2005) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (2004) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
My Friend Rabbit (2003) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Three Little Pigs (2002) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
So You Want to Be President? (2001) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat (2000) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Snowflake Bentley (1999) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Rapunzel (1998) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Golem (1997) ⭐️ 
Officer Buckle and Gloria (1996) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Smoky Night (1995) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Grandfather’s Journey (1994) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Mirette on the High Wire (1993) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Tuesday (1992) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Black and White (1991) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Lon Pop Po (1990) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Song and Dance Man (1989) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Owl Moon (1988) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Hey, Al (1987) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Polar Express (1986) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Saint George and the Dragon (1985) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Glorious Flight (1984) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Shadow (1983) ⭐️ 
Jumanji (1982) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Fables (1981) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Ox-Cart Man (1980) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses (1979) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Noah’s Ark (1978) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Ashanti to Zulu (1977) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears (1976) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Arrow to the Sun (1975) ⭐️⭐️ 
Duffy and the Devil (1974) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Funny Little Woman (1973) ⭐️⭐️ 
One Fine Day (1972) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
A Story, A Story (1971) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (1970) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship (1969) ⭐️⭐️ 
Drummer Hoff (1968) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Sam, Bangs, & Moonshine (1967) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Always Room for One More (1966) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
May I Bring a Friend? (1965) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Where the Wild Things Are (1964) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Snowy Day (1963) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Once a Mouse… (1962) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Baboushka and the Three Kings (1961) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Nine Days to Christmas (1960) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Chanticleer and the Fox (1959) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Time of Wonder (1958) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
A Tree Is Nice (1957) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Frog Went A-Courtin’ (1956) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Cinderella (1955) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Madeline’s Rescue (1954) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Biggest Bear (1953) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Finders Keepers (1952) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Egg Tree (1951) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Song of the Swallows (1950) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Big Snow (1949) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
White Snow Bright Snow (1948) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Little Island (1947) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Rooster Crows (1946) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Prayer for a Child (1945) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Many Moons (1944) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
The Little House (1943) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Make Way for Ducklings (1942) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
They Were Strong and Good (1941) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Abraham Lincoln (1940) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Mei Li (1939) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Animals of the Bible (1938) ⭐️⭐️⭐️