Randolph Caldecott Medal

1977 Winner(s)

Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions
In Ashanti to Zulu, their extraordinary paintings illuminate the brief text, a description alphabetically arranged, of some of the tribes of Africa. The illustrations depict sources of African pride--the home, the family, and traditional artifacts.
1977 Honor(s)

The Amazing Bone
The Amazing Bone is a fresh picture book about the adventures of a pig and her new found friend, a talking bone. Delicate color adds to the humor and sprightly joy of this tale.

The Contest
The Contest is a humorous story of a contest between two robbers, who are betrothed to the same woman. The illustrations are bordered with designs as rich and intricate as oriental carpets.

Fish for Supper
With the utmost economy of line and text, Fish for Supper takes young readers through the events of one day in the life of a child's grandmother.

The Golem: A Jewish Legend
The Golem is a retelling of a powerful story from Hebrew literature. The art work, which is equally powerful, is based on careful research and executed with great talent.

Hawk, I'm Your Brother
Hawk, I'm Your Brother is a poetic story, enhanced by fine drawings, of a boy who through his relationship with a hawk, learns the meaning of freedom.