At 10 pm on January 25, 2021, the American Library Association announced the 2021 Caldecott Awards online. Caldecott has his own taste. It prefers the perfect fusion of colors and themes, a balanced grasp of social concerns and children's psychology, and the concept of peace and equality it advocates.
There are 5 award-winning works in 2021, 1 gold and 4 silver.
Caldecott Medal
We Are Water Protectors
《We Are Water Protectors》
Illustrated by: Michaela Goade
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Introduction
Inspired by indigenous movements across North America, We Are Water Guardians is a bold and poetic picture book that calls for conservation The earth's water resources are under serious threat.
Water is the original antidote. It is the link that connects us and is closely related to us... When a black snake tried to destroy the earth by poisoning the water, a little water guard stood up and heroically defended the most precious water resources on the earth.
Appreciation of the inner page pictures
Caldecott Silver Medal 1
A Place Inside of Me:A Poem to Heal the Heart
《 Deep in My Heart: Poems for Healing the Soul"
Illustrated by: Noa Denmon
Published by: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Contents Introduction
This is a powerful and positive poem written by award-winning writer Zeta Elliott. It tells the story of a black boy's exploration of his own emotional changes over the past year.
Summers were filled with joy—skateboarding and playing basketball—until a shooting tore his community apart. As autumn ends and winter turns to spring, fear slowly turns to anger, then pride and peace. Noah Damon's stunning debut novel. She uses vivid colors to deeply and delicately describe a child's mental journey after witnessing a violent incident. Her pioneering narrative style can help readers of all ages discuss their innermost emotions.
Appreciation of the inner page pictures
Caldecott Silver Medal 2
The Cat Man of Aleppo
《The Cat Man of Aleppo》< /p>
Illustrated by: Yuko Shimizu
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Won: 2020 Middle East Book Award
2020 Annual BCCB Blue Ribbon Award
Introduction
This is a true story about courage and love. The protagonist is named Mohamed Alaa Aljali, who served for Afghanistan during the Syrian Civil War. The stray cats of Lepo have built a paradise.
Alla loves the city of Aleppo. When the war comes, his neighbors choose to seek refuge in safe places and abandon their pets. Ala decided to stay and drive the ambulance to save lives and injuries. One day, on his way home, he heard the cry of stray cats. Like themselves, they are lonely and scared. So he decided to adopt and care for these cats. The next day, he rescued more stray cats. Gradually, the stray cats adopted by Ala could no longer take care of them by themselves. Ala has a big heart, but to ensure the safety of so many stray cats, he needs help...
Appreciation of the inside page pictures
Caldecott Silver Medal 3
Me &Mama
"Mom and Me"
Publisher: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Introduction
Maternal love is brighter than the sun. Even on rainy days, maternal love is the warmest sunshine above our heads. This picture book about the mother-daughter relationship is perfect for parents and children to read!
On a rainy day, the house was filled with the aroma of cinnamon, and Dad and Luca were still sleeping soundly. The clouds cast shadows, and the wind decorates the windows with raindrops. Wherever my mother goes, I want to go.
With a beautiful ballad style and gentle writing style, "Mom and Me" poetically and warmly tells the story of a rainy day on the first day of a mother and her daughter, praising the strong emotional bond between mother and daughter.
Appreciation of the pictures on the inside pages
Caldecott Silver Medal 4
Outside In
"Inside and Outside the House"
Illustrated by: Cindy Derby
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Introduction
This book is from the New York Times bestseller "So Quiet" Deborah Underwood, author of The Book.
In this book, Deborah explores the all-round impact of nature on our daily lives, telling children that even if we are trapped indoors, we are not cut off from nature. This book provides the best examples of how nature creates or shapes our lives in our homes, apartments, and cars. It is the best book to help children understand the interconnection of all things. Rhythmic, sonorous writing reveals how our world came to be and the ways in which nature helps and heals us, revealing that we are all part of a larger universe. Evocative illustrations depict the beauty, simplicity, and wonder of the great outdoors, waiting to be discovered by all.
Appreciation of internal page pictures