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Our 2013 Caldecott Shortlist!

Our staff has voted on our favorite picture books of the year, and we’ve agreed on our picks for the Caldecott! Check out our shortlist!

Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett, illus. by Jon KlassenBalzer & Bray/Harperteen; 16.99

Chloe and the Lion by Mac Barnett, illus. by Adam RexHyperion Books; 16.99

Oh, No! by Candace Fleming, illus. by Eric RohmannSchwartz & Wade Books; 17.99

This Is Not My Hat by Jon KlassenCandlewick Press; 15.99

Bear Has a Story to Tellby Philip C. Stead, illus. by Erin E. SteadRoaring Brook Press; 16.99

I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King, Jr., illus. by Kadir NelsonSchwartz & Wade Books; 18.99

What’s your pick for Caldecott? Comment and let us know, then check back on January 28th to see if your favorites made the grade!

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Our Caldecott Shortlist, Part 1

On January 23rd, the American Library Association will announce this year’s Newbery and Caldecott medals. Here at Hooray for Books, we’re selecting our favorites to win! Here is our first round of picks for the Caldecott.

Blackout by John Rocco; Hyperion Books; Ages 3-7

Heart and Soul by Kadir Nelson; Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins Childrens); Ages 7-12

Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick; Scholastic Press; Ages 8-12

A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka; Schwartz & Wade (Random House); Ages 2-6

Say Hello to Zorro! by Carter Goodrich; Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Ages 3-6

Check back for our second batch of Caldecott choices–and our Newbery predictions!

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