We Have a Winner!

The American Library Association awards the Caldecott Medal to the artist of "the most distinguished American picture book for children." This year, I read 13 picture books to first and second graders for our Oak Lawn Mock Caldecott. 

93 students chose from among

5 finalists, and

1 came out on top with 

41 votes (44%):

Snail Crossing, written and illustrated by Corey R. Tabor

Here are some reasons why: 

• It was cute.
• The snail thought he was at the cabbage but he wasn't there. 
• It is silly.
• The ants went in the snail shell and had a tea party. 
• Because the snail helps the ants.
• It was sweet and funny.
• He thinks he's going to the food, but he went in a circle.
• I like when the snail thought he scared the bird away, but the car did. 
• The ants were nice enough to bring the lettuce that the snail was trying to get.