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1978 Caldecott Medal Winners

Browse the 1978 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 1978 Caldecott Medal Picture Book category.

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Honor Book

Castle

MacAulay, David

Standalone · General Fiction

Oct-1977 1978 Caldecott Medal honor book

Honor Book

It Could Always Be Worse

Zemach, Margot

Standalone · Fantasy

1977 1978 Caldecott Medal honor book

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