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1976 Caldecott Medal Winners

Browse the 1976 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 1976 Caldecott Medal Picture Book category.

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Winner

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

Aardema, Verna

Standalone · General Fiction

Feb-1975 1976 Caldecott Medal winner

Honor Book

Desert is Theirs

Baylor, Byrd

Standalone · General Fiction

Oct-1975 1976 Caldecott Medal honor book

Honor Book

Strega Nona: Her Story

DePaola, Tomie

Strega Nona Series · General Fiction

1999 1976 Caldecott Medal honor book

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