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 "Ben's trumpet"
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Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
Ben wants to be a trumpeter, but plays only an imaginary instrument until one of the musicians in a neighborhood night club discovers his ambition.
Book cover for "Double bass blues"
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Average Rating:
4.5 stars
Description:
After school orchestra practice, young Nic carries his double bass through rough neighborhoods to his grandfather's home, where he and Grandaddy Nic play jazz music with friends, delighting the neighbors.
Book cover for "Duke Ellington"
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Description:
A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra, created music that was beyond category.