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1996 Caldecott Medal Winners

Browse the 1996 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 1996 Caldecott Medal Picture Book category.

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Winner

Officer Buckle and Gloria

Rathmann, Peggy

Standalone · General Fiction

Oct-1995 1996 Caldecott Medal winner

Honor Book

Alphabet City

Johnson, Stephen T.

Standalone · General Fiction

Nov-1995 1996 Caldecott Medal honor book

Honor Book

Faithful Friend

San Souci, Robert D.

Standalone · General Fiction

Apr-1995 1996 Caldecott Medal honor book

Honor Book

Tops & Bottoms

Stevens, Janet; Crummel, Susan Stevens

Standalone · Fantasy

Apr-1995 1996 Caldecott Medal honor book

Honor Book

Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin

Moss, Lloyd

Standalone · General Fiction

Apr-1995 1996 Caldecott Medal honor book

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