The Caldecott Medal, named for children's illustrator Randolph Caldecott, was created in 1937 and honors "the most distinguished American Picture Book for Children published in the United States during the preceding year," according to the American Library Association.
If you're looking for an award-winning title for your child's home library, check out this list of classic and new Caldecott-winning titles — as well as this list of Newbery Medal-winning books for kids.