I am ending 2011 with my thoughts on what picture book will win the 2012 Caldecott medal in a few weeks. I will begin 2012 sharing Caldecott winners with my classes and also hosting a mock-Calecott vote with second graders. After spending the year reading almost all of the contenders - here are my picks...
A wonderful picture book biography about Jane Goodall and one of my favorite books of the year. If this doesn't win a medal I will be surprised.
A wordless story about a dog and a ball that is from a previous Caldecott winner. My kids loved this one - and they couldn't believe they could "read" the story without any words.
Another wordless story about a walrus hiding in a city. Clever story.
The illustrations bring this book to another level. I did not love the story, but the concept is very creative.
We will find out the results on January 23, 2012. As for my New Year's Resolution - it is to post in this blog atleast once a month.
Happy New Year!!!!
