I m here (once again!) to put in a plug for picture books aimed at the very youngest books that rarely receive Caldecott recognition. Today it s the turn of Nina Crews s I m Not Small and Antoinette Portis s A Seed Grows.
Guest poster Brian Wilson examines Emile and the Field, a book about a boy pondering and loving nature that excels thanks to distinguished illustrations by Chioma Ebinawa celebrating a remarkable text by Kevin Young. Here s hoping the Caldecott committee takes a walk with Emile through this beautiful field.
Welcome to another season of Calling Caldecott the Horn Book blog that looks at the current year of picture books through the lens of Caldecott Award criteria.