The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. This collection includes the 2015 Caldecott Medal Winner and Honor Books.

Caldecott Medal Basket Contents:

• “The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend,” illustrated and written by Dan Santat (Caldecott Medal winner)


• “Nana in the City,” illustrated and written by Lauren Castillo


• “The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky’s Abstract Art,” illustrated by Mary GrandPré, written by Barb Rosenstock


• “Sam & Dave Dig a Hole,” illustrated by Jon Klassen, written by Mac Barnett


• “Viva Frida,” illustrated and written by Yuyi Morales


• “The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus,” illustrated by Melissa Sweet, written by Jen Bryant


• “This One Summer,” illustrated by Jillian Tamaki, written by Mariko Tamaki