Publisher's Synopsis
"Newbery and Caldecott Medalists and Honor Book winners" is an enlarged version of the 1982 edition, updated to include the 1991 recipients. It offers the same inclusive listing of Newbery and Caldecott Medal and Honor Books, library collections with significant holdings and background readings on each of the 325 award-winning authors and illustrators. The volume is organised by author/illustrator and identifies the first appearance of each title. It also includes separate listings of Newbery Medal and Honor Books, Caldecott Medal and Honor Books and collections. A background reading bibliography and an author/illustrator/title index is provided.;Books awarded Newbery and Caldecott distinctions are often converted into a variety of formats - large print, braille, talking books, videos, filmstrips - so that all children can enjoy these new classics. The companion guide - "Newbery and Caldecott Medal and Honor Books in other media" lists all the available media materials (commercial and public, print and non-print) derived from Newbery and Caldecott Medal and Honor Books since the awards began. Media about the authors and illustrators (interviews, for example) follow the title listings.;The two books are also available separately.
