My Mother is the Most Beautiful Woman in the World

illustrated by Ruth Gannett, written by Becky Reyher, and published by Lothrop

The book cover of "My Mother is the Most Beautiful Woman in the World" by Becky Reyher, pictures by Ruth Gannett, features a scene from a Russian village. A man plays the accordion as other men dance, and a small group of women look on. One of the women is holding an infant. Behind them is a traditional wooden house.

About

Awards Won

Title Year
Randolph Caldecott Medal
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott and is intended to create more abundant and joyful life in pictures for children. It is awarded to the most distinguished American picture book for children published in the United States during the year, and shall be awarded to the artist whether or not he be author of the text.
 1946 - Honor(s)