Randolph Caldecott Medal
2 appearances
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Edition 69 (2006) Winner
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Edition 75 (2012) Winner
Chris Raschka
クリス・ラシュカ
Kurisu Raschka
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Suburban Chicago, Illinois → Austria
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Illustrator, Violist
- Active Years
- 1993-2024
- Influenced By
- Charlie Parker, John Coltrane
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Olaf College | — | — | — | — | United States |
St. Olaf College
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Caldecott Honor Book | Yo! Yes? | — | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) | Honor |
| 2006 | Caldecott Medal | The Hello, Goodbye Window | — | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) | Winner |
| 2012 | Caldecott Medal | A Ball for Daisy | — | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) | Winner |
| 2012 | Hans Christian Andersen Medal | — | — | International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) | 米国候補 |
Caldecott Honor Book
1994
Work:
Yo! Yes?
Organization:
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Result:
Honor
Caldecott Medal
2006
Work:
The Hello, Goodbye Window
Organization:
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Result:
Winner
Caldecott Medal
2012
Work:
A Ball for Daisy
Organization:
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Result:
Winner
Hans Christian Andersen Medal
2012
Organization:
International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)
Result:
米国候補
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Yo! Yes?
1993 Picture bookA rhythmic dialogue picture book about two boys meeting.
FriendshipCommunication
The Hello, Goodbye Window
2005 Picture bookA picture book about a girl viewing the world through her grandparents' window.
FamilyDaily life
A Ball for Daisy
2011 Picture bookA wordless picture book about a dog Daisy losing her beloved ball, grief, and recovery.
LossRecoveryFriendship
Charlie Parker Played Be Bop
1997 Picture bookAn introduction to jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker.
JazzMusic
Bibliography
- Another Important Book
- Arlene Sardine
- A Ball for Daisy
- The Blushful Hippopotamus
- Can't Sleep
- Charlie Parker Played Be Bop
- Circle Time
- Daisy Gets Lost
- Elizabeth Imagined an Iceberg
- Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle
- Farmy Farm
- Fishing in the Air
- Five for a Little One
- A Foot in the Mouth
- The Genie in the Jar
- Good Sports: Rhymes about Running, Jumping, Throwing, and More
- Granny Torrelli Makes Soup
- Grump Groan Growl
- Happy to Be Nappy
- The Hello, Goodbye Window
- Hip Hop Dog
- Home at Last
- If You Were a Dog
- John Coltrane's Giant Steps
- A Kick in the Head
- Little Black Crow
- Little Tree
- Moosey Moose
- Mysterious Thelonious
- Peter and the Wolf
- A Poke in the I
- The Purple Balloon
- Reading Picture Books with Children
- Ring! Yo?
- Seriously, Norman
- Side by Side: A Celebration of Dads
- Simple Gifts: A Shaker Hymn
- Talk To Me About the Alphabet
- Whaley Whale
- Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
- Wormy Worm
- Yo! Yes?
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Minimalist watercolor illustrationsRhythmic and dialogic text
- Recurring Motifs
- Musical rhythmsChild's perspectiveEmotional expression
Legacy
Renowned American children's book illustrator who won the Caldecott Medal twice. Also known for works on jazz musicians.