Newbery and Caldecott Winners Announced!

The 2007 Caldecott and Newbery Award winners were announced on Monday, January 22nd. To see a complete list of winners, go to http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/2007MediaAwardWinners.htm.

Baldwin had its own Mock Caldecott Election on Saturday, January 20th. You can see our winners at www.baldwinlib.org/youthroom/books/caldecott2007.pdf.

Have you read any of the winners? What do you think? Share your thoughts by clicking on "Comments." (I really liked Hattie Big Sky and Rules.)

A young reader posted...

I really enjoyed the reading the Babysitter's Club Graphic Novel "Kristy's Great Idea". It was a lot of fun reading a graphic novel and following along with the pictures. I can't wait to read more!

A Great Story for All Ages

"The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" is one story sure to please everyone. Looking back at all of the stories I have read this past year, this title is my favorite! The story is about Edward Tulane, a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit who loves only himself. Edward is separated from the little girl who adores him and the story details his travels across the country, acquiring new owners, listening to each of their own stories, while along the way Edward learns more about people and himself.

If you like Ramona...

...you'll love Clementine! Clementine by Sara Pennypacker is about an eight-year-old whose life is complicated by a three-year-old brother and a fourth-grade friend. You'll laugh as Clementine tries to help her friend with a haircut gone wrong, and cheer as she joins her father in his battle against the pigeons at their apartment building. Ask your favorite grown-up to read this out loud to you -- he or she will love it too!