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1969 Caldecott Medal Winners

Browse the 1969 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 1969 Caldecott Medal Picture Book category.

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Winner

The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship

Ransome, Arthur

Standalone · Fantasy

Feb-1968 1969 Caldecott Medal winner

Honor Book

Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky

Dayrell, Elphinstone

Standalone · Fantasy

1968 1969 Caldecott Medal honor book

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