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1982 Caldecott Medal Winners

Browse the 1982 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 1982 Caldecott Medal Picture Book category.

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Winner

Jumanji

Van Allsburg, Chris

Standalone · General Fiction

Apr-1981 1982 Caldecott Medal winner

Honor Book

On Market Street

Lobel, Arnold

Standalone · General Fiction

May-1981 1982 Caldecott Medal honor book

Honor Book

Outside Over There

Sendak, Maurice

Standalone · Action Adventure

May-1981 1982 Caldecott Medal honor book

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