A Caldecott Celebration: Six Artists and Their Paths to the Caldecott Medal
1. Biblography
Marcus, Leonard S. A Caldecott Celebration: Six Artists and Their Paths to the Caldecott Medal. Walker and Company, 1998. ISBN 0-8027-8656-1.
2. Summary
Leonard Marcus sheds light on six acclaimed winners of the most prestigious illustration award. In this book you find out how your favorite books were imagined and created.
3. Critical Analysis
Golden Globe, Guild Awards and Emmys are just a few prestigious awards awarded for a job well done in acting. Artists, like everyone, appreciates being commended for their accomplishments. The Randolph Caldecott Medal has served as a way of recognizing artist for the most distinguished picture book for children published in America. In A Caldecott Celebration Marcus profiles six books that have showcased outstanding work by an artist. The books span six decades of the medal's history. It ranges from the 1940's to the 1990's. The following books were profiled: Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, 1942, Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper by Marcia Brown, 1955, Where the Wild Things Are, by Maurice Senda, 1964, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig 1970, Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg, 1982, and Tuesday by David Wiesner, 1992. Each book highlighted includes information about the illustrator, publisher and medium. A Caldecott Celebration illuminates the creative process of artist. This book is a must have of adults and children alike who have been touched by the creativity of an artist.
4. Review Excerpt
Publisher's Weekly gives this book a starred review. "Filled with witty anecdotes and pithy observations, Marcus's approach to examining the works of six Caldecott Medalists will be of as much interest to adults as to picture book readers. "
5. Connection
Related Websites:
www.walkeryoungreaders.com/
www.bookpage.com/9901bp/childrens/caldecott_celebration.html
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