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This poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes.
The Undefeated
Written by Matthew Cordell, A girl is lost in a snowstorm. A wolf cub is lost, too.
A wolf in the Snow.
A veterinarian on his way to tend horses in World War I, followed his heart and rescued a baby bear. He named her Winnie, after his hometown of Winnipeg, and he took the bear to war.
This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match and--at long last--is given his special name
The Adventures of Beekle:
The book details the lives, history, and personalities about past Presidents of the United States, followed by information about the different backgrounds some Presidents have shared
So You want to be President
Written by Sophie Blackall, This story watches the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside, there is water all around. Inside, the daily life of a lighthouse keeper and his family unfolds as the keeper boils water for tea, lights the lamp's wick, and writes every detail in his logbook.
Hello Lighthouse
Illustrated and written by Doug Salati, this book tells the story of a dachshund who becomes overwhelmed by the heat and crowds of a bustling city during summer, prompting his owner to take him on a trip to the beach.
Hot Dog
CHRIS RASCHKA wrote about Daisy. Her favorite ball is destroyed by a bigger dog.
A Ball for Daisy
Brian flora wrote the Caldecott book that lets you hear the hiss of the steam, feel the heat of the engine, watch the landscape race by. Come ride the rails, come cross the young country!
Locomotive
Carole Lindstrom tells the story of a young Native American girl who learns from her elders about the sacredness of water and unites with her community to fight against a destructive oil pipeline, often symbolized as a "black snake," to protect their land and water sources.
We are Water Protectors
Javaka Steptoe is a Caldecott book about Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Radiant Child
Tells the story of a little kitten who, upon seeing her first full moon, thinks she's found a big bowl of milk, but try as she may, she cannot reach it
Kitten's First full Moon
Jon Klassen wrote this Caldecott book.. When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly), trouble could be following close behind. So it’s a good thing that enormous fish won’t wake up
This is Not My Hat
a young girl who views her grandparents' kitchen window as a special "gateway" where all important moments happen, signifying the special bond between grandchild and grandparents,
Hello, Goodbye Window
Tells the story of a zookeeper named Amos who regularly visits and cares for his animal friends at the zoo, playing chess with the elephant, racing the tortoise, and reading to the owl;however, when Amos wakes up feeling sick one day, the animals, in a heartwarming gesture, decide to take the bus to his home to visit him and keep him company while he recovers
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison, the story his about a young girl Praised for acting like a big girl when she is small, as a young girl grows, "big" becomes a word of criticism, until the girl realizes that she is fine just the way she is.
BIG
Andrea Wang wrote this story about a young girl who learns to appreciate her family's history and the food they share.
Watercress
David Wiesner writes about a boy who finds an old underwater camera on the beach. The book is told through detailed illustrations that encourage readers to examine them closely.
Flotsam
t tells a poetic bedtime story about a child exploring the comforting light sources within their home at night, including a lamp, a book, and eventually venturing outside to see the moon and stars
The House & The Night
a sleeping lion is accidentally disturbed by a small mouse running across his nose, causing the lion to initially try to eat the mouse; however, the mouse pleads for mercy, claiming he could one day repay the lion
The Lion and the Mouse
A universal story of an older sibling learning to make space for a new child, told with grace by Andrea L. Rogers and stunning art from Rebecca Lee Kunz showing one Cherokee family practicing their cultural traditions. What is the 2025 Caldecott winner?
Chooch Helped
David Wiesner, reimagines the classic fairy tale by literally blowing the pigs out of their story frame when the Big Bad Wolf arrives, allowing them to travel through different story worlds,
The three Pigs
tells the story of a mouse who shares his new toy airplane with his friend, only to find that his friend's well-meaning actions lead to a series of comical mishaps, culminating in the plane getting stuck in a tree;
My Friend Rabbit
Brian Selznick tells the story of an orphaned boy named Hugo who lives secretly within the walls of a bustling Paris train station, working as a clock keeper while stealing food to survive;when he encounters a mysterious automaton and a bookish girl, he embarks on a quest to uncover its secrets, leading him to a connection with the past and a new family, all while unraveling the story of a forgotten filmmaker named Georges Méliès
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
tells the true story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit, who in 1974, daringly walked a tightrope strung between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City,
A Man Who Walked Between Two Towers