Tops and Bottoms Written by Janet Stevens. Illus. by the author. Published by Harcourt Brace. About A traditional Southern folktale provides a hilarious lesson about work, ingenuity, and resourcefulness. A 1996 Caldecott Honor Book. Awards Won Title Year Notable Children's Books Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best of children's books on the Notable Children's Books list. 1996 - Selection(s) Email Print Cite Share This Page FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmail