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1961 Caldecott Medal Winners

Browse the 1961 Caldecott Medal winners and nominees by category. Each category starts with the winner, followed by nominees and other recognized titles.

Caldecott Medal Awarded by Association for Library Service to Children 1 category shown

Picture Book

Winner and nominees for the 1961 Caldecott Medal Picture Book category.

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Winner

Baboushka and the Three Kings

Robbins, Ruth

Standalone · Fantasy

Oct-1960 1961 Caldecott Medal winner

Honor Book

Inch by Inch

Lionni, Leo

Standalone · General Fiction

1960 1961 Caldecott Medal honor book

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