Caldecott Honor Books

These are books that did not win the Caldecott Award, but were given Honor Awards as books of distinction.

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Book cover for "Andy and the lion"
Star rating for Andy and the lion
Average Rating:
3.5 stars
Description:
In this retelling of Androcles and the Lion, Andy meets a lion on the way to school and wins his friendship for life by removing a thorn from his paw.
Book cover for "Bear came along"
Star rating for Bear came along
Average Rating:
4.4 stars
Description:
An assortment of animals living separate lives discover they need each other when they have a chance encounter on a river.
Book cover for "Big cat, little cat"
Star rating for Big cat, little cat
Average Rating:
4.7 stars
Description:
A moving tale about friendship, new beginnings, and cats.
Book cover for "A couple of boys have the best week ever"
Star rating for A couple of boys have the best week ever
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
Friends James and Eamon enjoy a wonderful week at the home of Eamon's grandparents during summer vacation.
Book cover for "Frog and Toad are friends"
Star rating for Frog and Toad are friends
Series:
Average Rating:
4.5 stars
Description:
Five tales recounting the adventures of two best friends--Frog and Toad. Five tales recounting the adventures of two best friends - Frog and Toad.
Book cover for "Marshmallow"
Star rating for Marshmallow
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
A cat who is used to being the center of attention learns to share his home with a rabbit.
Book cover for "This one summer"
Star rating for This one summer
Average Rating:
3.8 stars
Description:
Rose and her parents have been going to Awago Beach since she was a little girl. It's her summer getaway, her refuge. Her friend Windy is always there, too, like the little sister she never had, completing her summer family. But this summer is different. Rose's mom and dad won't stop fighting, and Rose and Windy have gotten tangled up in a tragedy-in-the-making in the small town of Awago Beach. It's a summer of secrets and heartache, and it's a good...
Book cover for "Yo! Yes?"
Star rating for Yo! Yes?
Description:
Two lonely characters, one black and one white, meet on the street and become friends.