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1998 Caldecott Medal Winners

Browse the 1998 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 1998 Caldecott Medal Picture Book category.

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Winner

Rapunzel

Zelinsky, Paul

Standalone · General Fiction

Oct-1997 1998 Caldecott Medal winner

Honor Book

The Gardener

Stewart, Sarah

Standalone · General Fiction

Sep-1997 1998 Caldecott Medal honor book

Honor Book

Harlem

Myers, Walter Dean

Standalone · General Fiction

Mar-1997 1998 Caldecott Medal honor book

Honor Book

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

Taback, Simms

Standalone · Fantasy

Oct-1997 1998 Caldecott Medal honor book

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