Publication Date
Fall 2010
School
School of Education
Primary Subject Area
Education, Elementary
Keywords
reading, books, childrens' books
Disciplines
Education
Recommended Citation
Hoffman, Rebecca Ann, "The Appeal of Caldecott Award Winning Books and Their Importance in the Classroom" (2010). Senior Honors Theses. 202.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/202
Abstract
The winners of the Randolph Caldecott Medal for picture books can be an excellent tool for teachers to enhance student learning. Teachers must understand the purpose of the Caldecott Medal and the criteria that the committee uses to select winners. Educators must also recognize the elements of Caldecott books that appeal to children including their illustrations, characters, and genres. Caldecott Medal winners can be used to enhance student learning in a variety of ways. They can be used with many grades, integrated with different subjects, related to important character principles, and used as a source of inspiration. Understanding the appeal and potential uses of Caldecott books can help teachers to value these books as vital resources for their classrooms.
